(a) The hearing officer shall make proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law within 20 calendar days of the close of the hearing and forward them to the Director or designee 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 10 working days, unless a later date is stipulated, in writing, by Petitioner and Respondent.
(b) Within 15 calendar days of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended decision, the Director or designee shall 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.
(c) The decision shall be made on the basis of a preponderance of evidence contained in the record.
049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-18
Amended, Eff. 2/8/2019.