Section 391-75-020 - Dispute resolution panel-Referral and selection procedures(1) All referrals from the dispute resolution panel are made by random selection from among the panel members eligible for the type of proceeding involved, subject to the following: (a) If the parties do not specify the number of names requested, the agency will supply seven names.(b) Where the parties request a specific number of names, the agency will supply the number requested.(c) The agency will post on its website at www.perc.wa.gov biographical information, including background, qualifications, and experience, for each of the arbitrators on the list supplied to the parties.(d) The agency will supply the parties with a second list or additional name(s) upon submission of their joint written request.(2) The parties may use any method agreed upon for selecting an impartial from the list provided by the agency. In the absence of agreement on any other method, they shall alternately strike names from the list, with the order of striking determined by lot.(3) All contacts and arrangements between the parties and a selected dispute resolution panel member are the responsibility of the parties. The fees and travel expenses of the dispute resolution panel member must be paid by the parties under applicable rules or as agreed by the parties.Wash. Admin. Code § 391-75-020
Adopted by WSR 22-23-101, Filed 11/16/2022, effective 1/1/2023