a. The hearing officer shall make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law within twenty (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 (101 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 officers proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, the @Director or his designee will make and enter in the record the final decision in the case. This decision shall be made and served on all parties to the proceeding. The decision shall include:
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 attorney - of record within-a reasonable time following the entry of the decision into the record.
048-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-15