Section 182-32-3170 - Office of administrative hearings-Initial or final order -Required information(1)Initial order: When the office of administrative hearings is holding a formal administrative hearing on behalf of the authority, the hearing officer must render a written initial order that addresses the issue or issues raised by the appellant in their appeal. The hearing officer must serve a copy of the initial order on all parties and the initial order must contain information on how the appellant may request review of the initial order.(2)Final order: The final order will only be issued by the authority. After the reviewing officer or officers receives a request for review, the reviewing officer or officers has 20 calendar days to enter and serve a final order to all parties unless the reviewing officer serves notice allowing more time.(3) In the written final order, the hearing officer must:(a) Identify the order as a final order of the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program;(b) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;(c) Enter findings of fact used to resolve the dispute based on the evidence admitted in the record;(d) Explain why evidence is, or is not, credible when describing the weight given to evidence related to disputed facts;(e) State the law that applies to the dispute;(f) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;(g) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;(h) State the result and remedy ordered; and(i) Include any other information required by law or program rules.Wash. Admin. Code § 182-32-3170
Adopted by WSR 19-01-055, Filed 12/14/2018, effective 1/14/2019Amended by WSR 20-16-067, Filed 7/28/2020, effective 8/28/2020Amended by WSR 22-13-168, Filed 6/21/2022, effective 1/1/2023