Washington Administrative Code
Title 292 - ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Executive Branch
Chapter 292-100 - Procedural rules
Section 292-100-050 - Determination on reasonable cause
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Following an investigation and preparation of the written investigative report, if the complaint is not dismissed by the executive director under WAC 292-100-045, the results of the investigation will be presented to the board . Board staff may recommend that the board find reasonable cause, including a recommendation as to the potential penalty, or may recommend that the matter be dismissed.
(2) Upon receipt of the board staff's investigation report and recommendation, the board will determine:
(3) The board's review of reasonable cause determinations will be done in closed session.
(4) If after determining reasonable cause, the board determines that the penalty and costs should be greater than $500, the respondent will be given the option to have an administrative law judge conduct the hearing and rule on procedural and evidentiary matters in accordance with RCW 42.52.500.
(5) The board may, on its own initiative, choose to retain an administrative law judge to conduct any hearing.
(6) Upon receipt of an investigation report and recommendation on a complaint referred to the employing agency for investigation, the board will either:
Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360(2)(b). 07-02-001, § 292-100-050, filed 12/20/06, effective 1/20/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360(2)(b) and 42.52.425. 01-13-033, § 292-100-050, filed 6/13/01, effective 7/14/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.360(2)(b). 99-06-073, § 292-100-050, filed 3/2/99, effective 4/2/99. Statutory Authority: Chapter 42.52 RCW and RCW 42.52.360(2)(b). 96-22-028, § 292-100-050, filed 10/30/96, effective 11/30/96.
