Interim Orders

(1) If the hearing officer determines that the sole issue is the legality of state or federal law or regulation, or change in federal or state law, the hearing officer shall issue a written interim order denying the appeal and directing the Case Management Provider to proceed with any action delayed pending the hearing. The order shall be made a part of the record. The hearing officer is also required to issue a final written decision. (2) The hearing officer may further order, in writing, the Case Management Provider or ORI to take immediate action to implement a decision announced at the hearing pending issuance of the decision. 1.625: continued (3) If at the hearing the appellant and the Case Management Provider resolve the issue(s) appealed, they may propose language for the hearing officer's decision. The hearing officer has the discretion to accept the proposed language.