Common use of Findings and Decision Clause in Contracts

Findings and Decision. Upon completion of the hearing, written Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions shall be signed and filed with the Governing Board by the Hearing Officer which shall constitute his/her decision. If the Governing Board adopts the Hearing Officer's findings and conclusions, it need not review the record of the hearing; if it declines to accept the findings and conclusions, it must review the record or provide for an additional opportunity to be heard, after which it may adopt the findings and conclusions made by the Hearing Officer, or adopt its own findings and conclusions. Unless the decision provides otherwise, it shall be effective immediately. Notice of the decision adopted by the Governing Board shall be mailed promptly to the employee or the employee's counsel or representative. Except for the correction of clerical error, the decision shall be final and conclusive.