23-480. Decisions of administrative law judge;
contents; disposition and effect


A. Upon the conclusion of any hearing, or prior to the conclusion with concurrence
of the parties, the administrative law judge shall, not later than thirty days after the
matter is submitted for decision, determine the matter and make a decision in accordance
with his determination.


B. In the event of the demise, resignation, retirement, termination of employment
or other incapacitation of the presiding administrative law judge, the decision shall be
determined by the chief administrative law judge or an appointee.


C. The decision shall become a part of the commission file. A copy of the decision
shall be sent immediately by mail to all parties in interest.


D. The decision is final when entered unless within fifteen days after the date on
which a copy of the decision is mailed to the parties, one of the parties files a request
for review pursuant to section 23-481. The decision shall contain a statement explaining
the rights of the parties pursuant to section 23-481.