0250-05-05-.04
Initial Order
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-05-05-.04
(1)
The initial order by the Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer shall be based exclusively on evidence
and other material introduced at the hearing. The initial order shall be available to the appellant or his
representative within a reasonable time. The report shall include:
THE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE/HEARING OFFICER
CHAPTER 0250-5-5
(a)
all pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings;
(b)
exhibits;
(c)
a summary of the oral testimony plus all other evidence received or considered;
(d)
stipulations and admissions;
(e)
a statement of matters officially noted;
(f)
questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings thereon not addressed at the hearing;
(g)
the reasons for the decision and the supporting evidence and regulations;
(h)
findings of fact and conclusions of law;
(i)
a statement of the available procedures and time limits for petitioning for reconsideration and/or
appeal.
(2)
The initial order shall be served on all parties of record.
(3)
The initial order will be reviewed by the Commissioner or his/her designated representative prior to the
entering of a final order.