(1) Within ninety days after the formal administrative hearing record is closed, the hearing officer must serve a copy of the final order to all parties.
(2) In the written final order, the hearing officer must:
(a) Identify the order as a final order of the school employees benefits board (SEBB) program;
(b) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;
(c) Enter findings of fact used to resolve the dispute based on the evidence admitted in the record;
(d) Explain why evidence is, or is not, credible when describing the weight given to evidence related to disputed facts;
(e) State the law that applies to the dispute;
(f) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;
(g) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;
(h) State the result and remedy ordered; and
(i) Include any other information required by law or program rules.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021,
41.05.160 and 2020 c 231. WSR 20-16-067 (Admin #2020-04), § 182-32-3170, filed 7/28/20, effective 8/28/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021,
41.05.160 and SEBB policy resolutions. WSR 19-01-055 (Admin #2018-01), § 182-32-3170, filed 12/14/18, effective 1/14/19.]