When the record has been closed, the Board shall take the matter under advisement for the purpose of deliberating towards a decision based on the record. After deliberating, the Board may then immediately render a written decision complying with applicable law or may continue the matter to a date and time certain for further deliberation and decision. Provided, if the matter is continued, the Board shall render a written decision within thirty (30) days, unless a shorter period is provided by law, in which case the shorter period shall apply. The Board shall deliberate and make decisions at meetings which comply with the Open Meeting Act, Idaho Code section 67-2340, et seq., as it may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 293, 5-24-95)