Sec. 343.11. The record

(a) The record shall include:

(1) all notices, pleadings and intermediate rulings;

(2) the transcript or recording of the hearing;

(3) exhibits received into evidence;

(4) matters officially noticed;

(5) questions and offers of proof, objections thereto and rulings thereon;

(6) proposed findings and exceptions, if any;

(7) any report rendered by the hearing officer; and

(8) any request for disqualification of a hearing officer.

(b) After the hearing has been concluded, the hearing officer shall submit a report containing findings of fact and conclusions of law and a recommended decision. Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the record of the hearing.