(1) The vice president for enrollment and student services is responsible for administration of the code. Supervision of the code has been delegated by the vice president to the dean of students.

(2) A conduct officer(s) shall be appointed and supervised by the dean of students or their authorized designee. A conduct officer has the authority to consider complaints, make findings, and administer sanctions for violations of the code. In complaints alleging a violation of any type of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination including Title IX sexual harassment which encompasses quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or sexual assault which includes nonconsensual sexual intercourse, nonconsensual sexual contact, incest or statutory rape, complaints should be made to Western Washington University's office of civil rights and Title IX compliance. A final investigation report from Western Washington University's office of civil rights and Title IX compliance (or their designee) will be provided to the conduct officer. The conduct officer will then consider this report and make a referral to the conduct board in matters requiring a full hearing.

(3) Conduct officers, conduct board, and the dean of students or authorized designees have full authority to administer a decision under the code.

(4) Consolidation. In any student conduct matter in which there are common issues or parties, the conduct officer or presiding officer may decide to consolidate the proceedings. This decision is within the sole discretion of the conduct officer or presiding officer.