Content of Decision

(A) The decision of the hearing officer shall contain the following: (1) Statement of the issues involved in the hearing; (2) Summary of evidence; (3) Findings of fact on all relevant factual matters; (4) Rulings of law on all relevant legal issues, with citations to supporting regulations or other law; (5) Conclusions drawn from the findings of fact and rulings of law if appropriate; and (6) An order of the hearing officer which shall order appropriate action to be taken by the Department including, if appropriate, retroactive and/or prospective relief. (B) The hearing officer shall also notify the appellant of his or her right to full and prompt implementation of the decision in accordance with 106 CMR 343.640. The appellant shall be further notified of this right to judicial review in accordance with 106 CMR 343.720.