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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department ofSubagency 0036 - Maternal & Child Health
Chapter 4 - MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM HEARING PROCESS
Section 4-18 - Decisions

048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-18

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 4-18 - Decisions

(a) The hearing officer shall make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law within 20 working days of the close of the hearing and forward them to the Director for final determination. This time may be extended if the parties or other interested persons are to submit briefs; but, in no event may this time be extended by more than ten (10) working days, unless a later date is stipulated, in writing, by contestant and respondent.

(b) Within ten (10) working days of receipt of the hearing officer's proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Director or assigned designee will make and enter in the record the final decision in the case. This decision shall be made and served on all parties of the proceeding. The decision shall include:

  • (i) A statement of the findings of fact and conclusions of law, stated separately, with a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings; and
  • (ii) The appropriate rule, order, relief or denial thereof. The decision shall be based upon a consideration of the whole contested case record or any portion stipulated to by the parties. The decision shall state all facts officially noticed and relied upon as provided by statute. It shall be made on the basis of a preponderance of evidence contained in the record.

(c) Final decisions of the Department shall be effective immediately after being entered in the record and served upon all parties. Service shall be accomplished either personally or by mailing a copy of any decision or order to each party or to his/her attorney of record within a reasonable time following the entry of the decision into the record.

048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-18