Rule 5 - Commission Council(a)Appointment. The commission may appoint a commission counsel to assist the commission.(b)Powers and duties. The commission may delegate functions to the commission counsel, including but not limited to the duty and authority to: (1) Advising the commission during its deliberations and drafting decisions, orders, reports and other documents;(2) Employing and supervising other staff necessary to the performance of the commission's duties;(3) Performing other duties at the direction of the commission.Wash. Commi. Jud. Cond. R. Proce. 5