Section 281.41.1013. Decision and review.

       41.1013(1) Decision. The administrative law judge, after due consideration of the record and the arguments presented, shall make a decision on the appeal.

       41.1013(2) Basis of decision. The decision shall be based on the laws of the United States and the state of Iowa and the rules and policies of the department.

       41.1013(3) Time of decision. The administrative law judge’s decision shall be reached and mailed to the parties within the time period specified in 41.515(1), unless an extension of time or continuance has been granted pursuant to 41.515(3).

       41.1013(4) Impartial decision maker. No individual who participates in the making of any decision shall have advocated in connection with the hearing, the specific controversy underlying the case or other pending factually related matters, nor shall any individual who participates in the making of any decision be subject to the authority, direction or discretion of any person who has advocated in connection with the hearing, the specific controversy underlying the hearing or a pending related matter involving the same parties.