Washington Code 34.05.485 – Brief adjudicative proceedings — Procedure
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(1) If not specifically prohibited by law, the following persons may be designated as the presiding officer of a brief adjudicative proceeding:
Terms Used In Washington Code 34.05.485
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
(a) The agency head;
(b) One or more members of the agency head;
(c) One or more administrative law judges; or
(d) One or more other persons designated by the agency head.
(2) Before taking action, the presiding officer shall give each party an opportunity to be informed of the agency’s view of the matter and to explain the party’s view of the matter.
(3) At the time any unfavorable action is taken the presiding officer shall serve upon each party a brief statement of the reasons for the decision. Within ten days, the presiding officer shall give the parties a brief written statement of the reasons for the decision and information about any internal administrative review available.
NOTES:
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.