6125-S AMS FRAS WILB 002

SSB 6125 - S AMD 614

By Senators Fraser and Doumit

2/9/04 ADOPTED

On page 6, after line 27 insert the following:

"(7) An alternate when serving as a commissioner in the review of an application before the board shall:

(a) review the written record before the board and any exhibits provided for the review or provided at the hearing if a hearing was held;

(b) review any audio or video recordings made of the proceedings on the application; and

(c) conduct a site visit if a site visit by other commissioners acting on the application has been previously conducted.

(8) An alternate serving as a commissioner shall be guided by the conflict of interest standards applicable to all commissioners under RCW 90.80.120. The board shall provide notice of an alternate sitting as a commissioner to the applicant and other participants in proceedings before the board in a timely manner to provide sufficient time for any challenges for conflict of interest to be made prior to the board's decision on the application."

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EFFECT: Provides guidance to ensure alternates are familiar with the record in a proceeding when sitting as a board member.