A. Required: The Hearing Officer shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law as appropriate and issue a written report. The order must either affirm the Director's action or reverse and remand the Director's action for further proceedings. The Hearing Officer does not have authority to modify the Director's action. The Hearing Officer shall file the report with the Director, along with the recording of the proceedings, transcripts, if any, minutes, evidence and original exhibits offered or received at the hearing. The Hearing Officer shall transmit a copy of the report to all persons entitled to notice. The Hearing Officer shall cause an audio or video recording to be made of the hearing.
B. Time Limit: The Hearing Officer's report will be issued within fifteen (15) business days of the hearing, and shall become effective three (3) business days after the date the decision is mailed or hand delivered to the applicant or licensee. Failure of the Hearing Officer to issue a report within fifteen (15) business days shall not invalidate any suspension or revocation. (Ord. 39-15, 8-25-2015)