(a) The Board of Trustees may: (1) Appoint an individual, other than the attorney to the Board of Trustees, as hearing examiner; and (2) Adopt rules governing proceedings before the hearing examiner. (b) The hearing examiner: (1) May hold an initial hearing on any matter brought before the Board of Trustees; and (2) Shall submit to the Board of Trustees and to the parties findings of fact and conclusions of law, a transcript of the proceedings, and exhibits. (c) The Board of Trustees shall: (1) Hear arguments, if requested by a party; and (2) After considering the arguments and the record, decide the matter. (d) The decision of the Board of Trustees may not be appealed.
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