Washington Administrative Code
Title 182 - Health Care Authority
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES BENEFITS BOARD (PEBB) PROGRAM
Chapter 182-16 - Appeals practice and procedure
Part II - BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Section 182-16-2140 - Presiding officer-Designation and authority

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 182-16-2140

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

The designation of a presiding officer must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 34.05.485 and the presiding officer must not have personally participated in the decision made by the employing agency or PEBB program.

(1) The presiding officer will decide the issue based on the information provided by the parties during the presiding officer's review of the appeal.

(2) A presiding officer is limited to those powers granted by the state constitution, statutes, rules, or applicable case law.

(3) A presiding officer may not decide that a rule is invalid or unenforceable.

(4) In addition to the record, the presiding officer may employ the authority's expertise as a basis for the decision.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Washington may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.