Section 132W-300-050. Informal petition options.

The parties are encouraged to meet informally in an effort to resolve all complaints. Anyone with a complaint may use one or more of the options outlined below.

(1) Any individual with a complaint alleging harassment or discrimination may discuss the complaint with the person or group of people acting in a discriminatory manner.

(2) An individual may choose not to discuss the issue with the parties directly involved. In such a case the issue may be brought to the appropriate administrative supervisor (i.e., either director or dean).

(3) The complaint may be discussed with the director of personnel, or the special populations coordinator, or the multicultural affairs coordinator, who have two courses of action:

(a) Investigate the complaint; or,

(b) Act as a neutral third-party when the complainant discusses the allegation with the other party.

(4) A complaint may be brought to the Washington State Human Rights Commission, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at any time.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-14-016, § 132W-300-050, filed 6/25/01, effective 7/26/01.]

Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-14-016, § 132W-300-050, filed 6/25/01, effective 7/26/01.