The rule of necessity states that an agency may render a final binding decision orallywhen a time-sensitive issue is being decided.

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The rule of necessity typically refers to a principle allowing judges or decision-makers to act in a case despite a potential conflict of interest, not to the format (oral or written) of a decision. Decisions, especially final and binding ones, are generally required to be in writing to ensure clarity, permanence, and the ability to appeal or review.

The Rule of Necessity States That an Agency May Render