Washington Administrative Code
Title 292 - ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Executive Branch
Chapter 292-100 - Procedural rules
Section 292-100-047 - Board member's request for review of executive director's dismissal order

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 292-100-047

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) A written request for review by a board member must be received by the executive director no later than twenty days after the date the order of dismissal is provided to the board.

(2) When a request for review is received, the board staff will prepare a record for the board's review and serve notice upon the respondent that a review has been requested. The record will consist of:

(a) The complaint;

(b) The investigation report;

(c) The order of dismissal;

(d) Any additional material requested by the chair, the chair's designee or the board member who requested the review.

(3) At the next available opportunity, the board will review the record and deliberate in closed session, without oral argument, and act on the request by:

(a) Affirming the dismissal;

(b) Directing board staff to conduct further investigation; or

(c) Issuing a determination that there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation has been or is being committed.

(4) In reviewing the executive director's order of dismissal, the board will base its review on whether the executive director had a rational basis for the decision. The board will only reverse a decision to the extent that a rational basis is lacking.

(5) The board's decision will be in writing and provided to the complainant and the respondent.

Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360(2)(b) and 42.52.425. 01-13-033, § 292-100-047, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01.

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