If the adjudicative proceeding is conducted by a presiding officer who is not authorized to make the final decision, the presiding officer shall:
(1) Issue an initial order containing proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a proposed order;
(2) Cause the adjudicative clerk's office to serve a copy of the initial order on each party and any designated representative of a party; and
(3) Forward the initial order and record of the adjudicative proceeding to the adjudicative clerk's office.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.70.040,
34.05.220,
34.05.410,
18.130.050, and
34.05.413 through
34.05.476. WSR 18-18-049, § 246-10-608, filed 8/29/18, effective 9/29/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.155.040. WSR 97-12-089, § 246-10-608, filed 6/4/97, effective 7/5/97. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.70.040. WSR 93-13-005 (Order 369), § 246-10-608, filed 6/3/93, effective 7/4/93.]