The director shall issue the hearing officer decision and reasons therefore within ten calendar days after the hearing. The decision shall be based upon evidence in the record, and consideration of arguments on the record, and shall set forth findings of fact and the reasons for the legal conclusions reached on the issues.

(A)Mailing to interested parties; notice of appeal rights.

Copies of decisions of the hearing officer shall be mailed to the last known post office address of each interested party, and shall set forth the date of mailing to such party and a clear statement of statutory appeal rights.

(B)Copies of decisions on file.

Copies of decisions of hearing officers shall be kept on file by the director.