Section 308-15-103. How are brief adjudicative proceedings (BAPs) conducted?

(1) A presiding officer, designated by the board, conducts brief adjudicative proceedings. The presiding officer will not have personally participated in the decision to issue the initiating document.

(2) The parties or their representatives may present written documentation. The presiding officer will designate the date by which written documents must be submitted by the parties.

(3) The presiding officer may, at the presiding officer's discretion, entertain oral argument from the parties or their representatives.

(4) No witnesses may appear to testify.

(5) In addition to the record, the presiding officer may employ board expertise as a basis for a decision.

(6) The presiding officer will not issue an oral order. Within ten days of the final date for submission of materials or oral argument, if any, the presiding officer will enter an initial order.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.220.040, 18.220.050. WSR 05-01-174, § 308-15-103, filed 12/21/04, effective 1/21/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.220 RCW. WSR 01-12-023, § 308-15-103, filed 5/25/01, effective 6/25/01.]

RCW 18.220.040, 18.220.050. WSR 05-01-174, § 308-15-103, filed 12/21/04, effective 1/21/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.220 RCW. WSR 01-12-023, § 308-15-103, filed 5/25/01, effective 6/25/01.