R6-13-157. Effect of the Decision

A. If the hearing officer affirms the adverse action against the appellant, the adverse action is effective as of the date of the initial determination of adverse action by the Department. The adverse action remains effective until the appellant appeals and obtains a higher administrative or judicial decision reversing or vacating the hearing officer’s decision. B. If the hearing officer vacates, sets aside, or reverses the Administration’s decision to take adverse action, the Administration shall not take the action or shall reverse any adverse action taken unless and until the Appeals Board, under A.R.S. § 23-672, or Arizona Court of Appeals issues a decision affirming the adverse action.