WAC 446-08-410. Form and content of trial board decision

Every decision of the trial board shall contain only the following elements: (1) Be correctly captioned as to name of agency and name of proceeding; (2) Designate all parties and counsel participating in the proceeding; (3) Include a concise statement of the nature and background of the proceeding; (4) Contain appropriate numbered findings of fact meeting the requirements of RCW 34.05.461 ; (5) Contain appropriate numbered conclusions of law including citations of statutes, rules, and regulations relied upon; (6) In its findings and conclusions, the legal standard for determining whether the charges are sustained shall be the existence or nonexistence of cause as provided in RCW 43.43.070 ; and (7) Contain an initial order disposing of all contested issues and complying with the constraints contained in RCW 43.43.090 .