Section 516-21-298 - Initial conduct order under Title IX(1) In addition to complying with WAC 516-21-250 and 516-21-270, the conduct board will be responsible for conferring and drafting an initial conduct order that: (a) Identifies the allegations of sexual harassment;(b) Describes the grievance and disciplinary procedures, starting with filing of the formal complaint through the determination of responsibility, including notices to parties, interviews with witnesses and parties, site visits, methods used to gather evidence, and hearings held;(c) Makes findings of fact supporting the determination of responsibility;(d) Reaches conclusions as to whether the facts establish whether the respondent is responsible for engaging in sexual harassment in violation of Title IX;(e) Contains a statement of, and rationale for, the committee's determination of responsibility for each allegation;(f) Describes any disciplinary sanction or conditions imposed against the respondent, if any;(g) Describes to what extent, if any, complainant is entitled to remedies designed to restore or preserve complainant's equal access to Western Washington University's educational programs or activities; and(h) Describes the process for appealing the initial conduct order.(2) The conduct board chair will serve the initial conduct order on the parties simultaneously.Wash. Admin. Code § 516-21-298
Adopted by WSR 22-01-075, Filed 12/10/2021, effective 12/11/2021Amended by WSR 24-21-105, Filed 10/18/2024, effective 11/18/2024