Section 442-5-027 - Decision and Order Every substantive action of the Commission adverse to a party shall be entered as a decision and order of the Commission.
027.01 The Commission may issue a decision and order on the record, or in written form.027.02 When the Commission issues a decision and order on the record, the Commission shall file a written recitation of that decision and order in the form of a docket entry.027.03 The Chairperson of the Commission may issue any docket entry under seal.027.04 Any decision and order must contain findings of fact and conclusions of law. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-5018.027.05 A decision and order is effective on the date stated in the order. All Commissioners who participate in a decision shall sign a decision and order indicating their agreement or disagreement. 027.05A Copies of the decision and order may be signed by the use of a signature stamp, if the original kept in the Commission's case file bears the original signature of a Commissioner or Commissioners. 027.06Mailing to Parties/Legal Counsel. A copy of any decision and order, whether in the form of a docket entry or otherwise, shall be delivered or mailed to each party or his or her legal counsel. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-5018.027.07 Within seven days of issuing a decision and order, the Commission shall electronically publish such decision and order on a web site maintained by the Commission that is accessible to the general public. The full text of final decisions and orders entered after a hearing by the Commission or a panel of commissioners shall be published on the web site. Final decisions and orders that are entered (a) on a dismissal by the appellant or petitioner, (b) on a default order when the appellant or petitioner failed to appear, or (c) by agreement of the parties may be published in a summary manner identifying the parties, the case number, and the basis for the final decision and order.442 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 027
Amended effective 6/7/2021