Regulation .05 Hearing by Chief ALJ; Final Decision.
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A.
The Chief ALJ may conduct the hearing on an appeal of charges.
B.
When the Chief ALJ conducts the hearing:
(1)
The hearing may be closed to the public; and
(2)
The Chief ALJ shall issue the final decision of the Office.
C.
The final decision shall be in writing and:
(1)
Be issued within 90 days of the close of the record;
(2)
Be sent by certified mail to the ALJ and the ALJ’s representative, if any; and
(3)
Include:
(a)
Findings of fact;
(b)
Conclusions of law; and
(c)
Notice that an aggrieved party may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Maryland Rules governing Judicial Review of Administrative Agency Decisions.