(a) Unless it orders otherwise, the Commission shall sit en banc in all matters that come before it. In those proceedings in which a presiding officer is appointed, the Commission will continue to sit en banc, unless modified by Commission notice or order, with the presiding officer responsible for those matters within the scope of the presiding officer's authority.

(b) A decision to establish a docket (other than certain negotiated service agreement dockets), close an active docket, or reach a final decision in any docket shall be by majority vote of the Commissioners then in office.