Section 621.11.8. Review by board.

       11.8(1) A petition for the board’s review of an administrative law judge’s proposed decision shall be filed with the board within 20 days of the filing of the proposed decision. The petitioning party shall serve a copy of the petition for review upon all parties or their attorney(s) of record by personal delivery or by ordinary mail.

       11.8(2) Should the board determine to review a proposed decision on its own motion, the board shall provide all parties or their attorney(s) of record with written notice of such determination by personal delivery or by ordinary mail.

       11.8(3) Where a petition for review is filed or the board determines to review a proposed decision on its own motion, the board may also, at its own discretion:

        1.            Require the filing of briefs,

        2.            Hear oral arguments, or

        3.            Take any other action necessary for final disposition of the case.