(1) Following the introduction of evidence on the petition and the close of hearing the commission or the hearing examiner shall make a proposed order upon the petition in the form of findings of fact, conclusions of law and proposed orders. The findings of fact and conclusions of law may be supported with an opinion of law. ARM 24.9.327 and 24.9.328 will apply to proposed orders made under this rule.

(2) Any party aggrieved by a proposed order may file exceptions to it in accordance with ARM 24.9.327 and 24.9.328.