Section 361.10.15. Appeal.

The proposed decision and order of the administrative law judge becomes the final decision of the council unless appealed by any party to the complaint within 15 days of its issuance. An appeal of a proposed decision and order shall be filed in writing and delivered personally or mailed to the Secretary, Executive Council, State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.

       10.15(1) The council, on its own motion, may review a proposed decision and order by serving notice to the parties within 15 days of its issuance. The record on appeal shall be the entire record made before the administrative law judge.

       10.15(2) Oral argument on appeal is discretionary with the council and may be granted if requested by any party to the appeal or required by the council on its own motion. The final decision of the council shall be mailed to all parties by registered mail.