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(g) The administrative law judge shall make a recommended <br /> decision, which shall contain findings of fact , conclusions of law, <br /> and recommended relief if appropriate . <br /> (h) The Commission may review any finding of fact , conclusion <br /> of law, or item of relief, if any, contained in the administrative <br /> law judge ' s recommended decision . Such review shall be completed <br /> by the Commission not later than 30 days after the recommended <br /> decision is issued; otherwise the recommended decision becomes <br /> final . <br /> (i) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall prepare an <br /> official record of the case that includes : <br /> 1 . Notices, pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings; • <br /> 2 . Questions and offers of proof, objections , and rulings <br /> thereon; <br /> 3 . Evidence presented; <br /> 4 . Matters officially noticed, except matters so obvious that <br /> a statement of them would serve no useful purpose; and <br /> 5 . The administrative law judge ' s recommended decision . <br /> (j ) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall forward the <br /> official record to the Commission and shall forward a copy of its <br /> recommended decision to each party . <br /> Subdiv. 8 . 3 . 2 Remedies <br /> (a) If the administrative law judge, in its recommended <br /> decision; finds that a Respondent has violated, is violating, or is <br /> about to violate any provision of this Ordinance, he may recommend <br /> such affirmative action as may be appropriate, including : <br /> 1 . injunctive relief as provided for in Rule 65 of the North <br /> Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure; <br /> 2 . compensatory damages ; <br /> 3 . punitive damages ; and <br /> 4 . any other relief as the administrative law judge deems <br /> 46 <br />