WAC 504-26-100. Presiding officers

Full adjudicative proceedings are conducted by a presiding officer/decision maker who is designated by the university in accordance with WAC 504-04-020 . (1) The presiding officer's role is to: (a) Ensure a fair and impartial process; (b) Make procedural and evidentiary rulings; (c) Handle logistical and other matters related to facilitating the proceedings; (d) Ensure compliance with legal requirements; and (e) Deliver a decision letter to the parties in accordance with WAC 504-26-403 . (2) The presiding officer must transmit a full and complete record of the proceedings to CCS, including such comments upon demeanor of witnesses as the presiding officer deems relevant, in accordance with RCW 34.05.461 .