W. Va. Code R. § 187-3-16

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 187-3-16 - Entry of Findings and Final Order

16.1. Within fourteen days of any hearing on a motion, the presiding officer shall issue his decision granting or denying the motion and set forth his findings supporting the decision.

16.2. Within thirty days of the close of the hearing on the merits of the case, the presiding officer shall issue and report in writing his findings to the Board and the parties thereto. The findings shall state the various findings of fact and conclusions of law relied upon by the presiding officer and set forth a proposed order together with the reasons for the decision.

16.3. Within forty-five days the Board shall adopt, reject, or modify the proposed order by issuance of a final order, which final order shall be in conformity with W. Va. Code § 29A-5-3; or alternatively shall, by order, set aside the proposed order and schedule a hearing on the matter before the full Board.

16.4The adoption of a final order or order to hold further hearings on the matter shall be by a majority of the Board, such majority being a majority of the Board's quorum when the decision is rendered at a public hearing. The names of each Board member and their position in support of, in opposition to, or not voting on, the adoption of such orders shall be noted thereon.

W. Va. Code R. § 187-3-16