The board may assign the case to a mediator. Nothing in this section prevents the parties from selecting their own mediator. However, if a mediator other than the one designated by the board is selected, the parties must pay the cost of the mediator.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-190, § 357-52-065, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.]