Section 3-5521. FINAL DECISION

 

5521.1Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall render its decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law and giving the reasons for the decision.

 

5521.2There shall be a written decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law and giving the reasons for the decision.

 

5521.3The conclusions or opinion in the decision shall be governed by and based upon all the evidence adduced at the hearing.

 

5521.4A decision shall be supported by substantial evidence on the record. Pursuant to the substantial evidence rule, courts shall uphold an administrative determination of fact if on the entire record the determination is rationally supportable and could have been arrived at reasonably.

 

5521.5The decision shall include a description of any action(s) the Board takes pursuant to § 5402 (Disposition).

 

5521.6The decision shall include an instruction that the respondent shall refer to § 5404 to determine the respondent’s right to appeal.

 

5521.7The decision shall be served promptly on all parties or their attorneys or representatives.  In its discretion, the Board may announce its decision at a public hearing.

 

 

authority

Section 209 of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-124; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq.) (2012 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 747 (January 25, 2013).