(a) Contents of record. The record in a contested case includes: (1) all pleadings, motions, briefs, and interim orders; (2) evidence received or considered; (3) a statement of matters officially noticed; (4) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings on objections; (5) any decision, opinion, or report by the examiner presiding at the hearing; (6) all staff memoranda or data submitted to or considered by the administrative law judge or the commissioner; (7) proposed findings and exceptions; (8) any findings of fact or conclusions of law; and (9) the final order of the commissioner. (b) Findings of fact. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence presented and on matters officially noticed. |