OAR 137-003-0070: Final Orders in Contested Cases

(1) Final orders in contested cases shall be in writing. (2) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule, final orders in contested cases shall include the following: (a) Rulings on admissibility of offered evidence when the rulings are not set forth in the record; (b) Findings of fact — those matters that are either agreed as fact or that, when disputed, are determined by the factfinder, on substantial evidence, to be facts over contentions to the contrary. A finding must be made on each fact necessary to reach the conclusions of law on which the order is based; (c) Conclusion(s) of law — applications of the controlling law to the facts found and the legal results arising therefrom; (d) Order — the action taken by the agency as a result of the facts found and the legal conclusions arising therefrom; and (e) A citation of the statutes under which the order may be appealed. (3) When informal disposition of a contested case is made by stipulation, agreed settlement or consent order as provided in OAR 137-003-0002(3), the final order need not comply with section (2) of this rule. However, the order must state the agency action and: (a) Incorporate by reference the stipulation or agreed settlement signed by the party or parties agreeing to that action; or (b) Be signed by the party or parties and (c) A copy must be delivered or mailed to each party and the attorney of record for each party that is represented. (4) The date of service of the order on the parties shall be specified in writing and be part of or be attached to the order on file with the agency, unless service of the final order is not required by statute.