Appeal to the Commission

(1) An appeal from the decision of the judges, in case of suspension or other penalties imposed on persons licensed by the Commission, may be taken to the Commission, which may either sustain the ruling of the judges, increase or decrease the penalty or reinstate said offender. (2) An appeal from the decision of the judges shall be filed in writing at the office ofthe Commission within ten days of the date of said penalty or imposition of said discipline. (3) The appeal shall be signed by the person making it or his attorney and must set forth his reason for believing he is entitled to a hearing. (4) An applicant for a hearing on an appeal will be heard in person and may be represented by counsel. (5) All requests to the Commission in connection with an appeal shall be in writing and all papers filed with the Commission shall be the property of the Commission. (6) An appeal to the Commission from a decision of the Judges shall not affect such decision until the Commission has acted upon the appeal unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. (7) When a hearing is to be held by the Commission, or when a matter or case is referred to the Commission for review, the person or persons involved must be notified by the Commission and if the person or persons fail to appear it shall be construed a waiver of right to a hearing before the Commission.