(d)__The commission must inform the subject of the complaint or the subject's counsel of any exculpatory evidence in the possession of the commission.

7.__Hearings. The subject of a complaint has the right to a hearing, if requested.

A.__All witnesses are subject to cross-examination.__A witness at an investigation or hearing, subject to rules adopted by the commission under section 1016-G, is entitled to a copy of that witness's testimony when that testimony becomes relevant to a subsequent investigation, hearing or criminal proceeding.

B.__All witnesses must be sworn.__The commission may sequester witnesses as necessary.__The commission is not bound by the strict rules of evidence, but its findings and conclusions must be based upon clear and convincing evidence.

C.__Any person whose name is mentioned in an investigation or hearing and who believes that testimony has been given that adversely affects that person has the right to testify in that proceeding; or, at the discretion of the commission and under such circumstances as the commission determines are appropriate to protect the rights of the subject of the complaint under inquiry, to file a statement of fact under oath relating solely to the adverse testimony that has been given or about such facts as are relevant to that testimony.

D.__Time periods and notices may be waived by agreement of the commission and the subject of the complaint.

E.__After the conclusion of the hearing and as soon as practicable, the commission shall begin deliberations on the evidence presented at that hearing and determine whether sufficient credible evidence was presented to warrant the conclusion that the subject of the complaint violated this subchapter.

8.__Findings of fact and conclusions.__If the commission determines that:

A.__A violation of this subchapter has not occurred, it must immediately send written notice to the subject of the complaint and to the complainant; or