21 NCAC 56 .1413             DECISION OF BOARD

(a)  Manner and Time of Rendering Decision. After a hearing has been completed the Board shall proceed to consider the case and as soon as practicable shall render their decision. The decision must be rendered within 90 days after the hearing.

(b)  Service of Written Decision. The Board shall serve upon each party a written copy of the decision, either personally or by certified mail. If the decision is sent by certified mail it shall be deemed to have been served on the date borne on the return receipt.

(c)  Final Decision. The final decision of the Board shall be in the manner and form prescribed by G.S. 150B-42(a).

(d)  Official Record. The official record shall be prepared in all contested cases in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 150B-42(b).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 89C-10; 89C-21; 89C-22; 150B-42;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 29, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2009; April 1, 1989; January 1, 1982;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 27, 2019.