WAC 182-32-064. Applicable rules and laws

(1) A school employees benefits board (SEBB) organization or employer group must apply SEBB program rules adopted in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and follow instructions from the authority. (2) A presiding officer, reviewing officer or officers, or hearing officer must first apply the applicable SEBB program rules adopted in the WAC. If no SEBB program rule applies, the presiding officer, reviewing officer or officers, or hearing officer must decide the issue according to the best legal authority and reasoning available, including federal and Washington state constitutions, statutes, regulations, significant decisions indexed as described in WAC 182-32-130 , and court decisions.