Section 504-26-100 - [Effective 12/20/2024] Presiding officersFull adjudicative proceedings are conducted by a presiding officer/decision maker who is designated by the university in accordance with WAC 504-04-020.
(1) The presiding officer's role is to: (a) Ensure a fair and impartial process;(b) Make procedural and evidentiary rulings;(c) Handle logistical and other matters related to facilitating the proceedings;(d) Ensure compliance with legal requirements; and(e) Deliver a decision letter to the parties in accordance with WAC 504-26-403.(2) The presiding officer must transmit a full and complete record of the proceedings to CCS, including such comments upon demeanor of witnesses as the presiding officer deems relevant, in accordance with RCW 34.05.461.Wash. Admin. Code § 504-26-100
Amended by WSR 15-01-080, Filed 12/15/2014, effective 1/15/2015Amended by WSR 15-11-041, Filed 5/14/2015, effective 6/14/2015Amended by WSR 17-13-049, Filed 6/15/2017, effective 7/16/2017Amended by WSR 18-23-083, Filed 11/19/2018, effective 12/20/2018Amended by WSR 22-23-142, Filed 11/21/2022, effective 1/1/2023Amended by WSR 24-10-031, Filed 4/23/2024, effective 5/24/2024Amended by WSR 24-23-093, Filed 11/19/2024, effective 12/20/2024Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. 12-04-049, § 504-26-100, filed 1/30/12, effective 3/1/12; 06-23-159, § 504-26-100, filed 11/22/06, effective 12/23/06.