At any hearing on appeal from a layoff or reduction in force, dismissal, suspension, demotion, reduction in pay, dismissal for abandonment or disability separation the appointing authority shall have the burden of supporting the charges upon which the action was initiated. At any other hearing, the party filing the action shall have the burden of proof.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.64.060 and
34.05.220 [(1)](a). WSR 95-07-074, § 358-30-170, filed 3/15/95, effective 4/15/95. Statutory Authority: Chapter
41.64 RCW. WSR 82-01-053 (Order 81-4), § 358-30-170, filed 12/16/81.]