Rule ELPOC 2.5 - HEARING OFFICER OR PANEL(a)Function. A hearing officer or panel to whom a case has been assigned for hearing conducts the hearing and performs other functions as provided under these rules.(b)Qualifications. A hearing officer must be an active hearing officer in the lawyer discipline system as set forth in rule 2.5 of the Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct (ELC), preferably with practice or adjudicative experience in law related to real estate transactions. Adopted effective January 1, 2009.Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. ELPOC 2.5