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                    "text": "Before adjourning, the Commission may adjourn to Executive Session to deliberate. Thereafter, the Commission shall reconvene in open session and shall, upon motion and second, vote upon its decision. Thereafter, a written Order containing the Decision shall be prepared and signed by the Commissioners prior to adjourning the hearing.",
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