by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) Practice-and-Procedure Regulations, what are the rules concerning appointment of administrative law judges? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).
THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY (RCW)
RCW 49.60.120(3) is the statutory authority enabling the WSHRC to adopt rules concerning appointment of administrative law judges. See WAC 162-08-211, WA State Legislature Website (bottom of page body). The statute declares that the WSHRC has “the function[ ], power[ ], and dut[y] … [t]o adopt, amend, and rescind suitable rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and the policies and practices of the commission in connection therewith.” RCW 49.60.120(3) (hyperlinks added).
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
WAC 162-08-211 is the relevant regulation, and it addresses appointment of administrative law judges as follows:
When appointed. When the file has been certified (WAC 162-08-190) and counsel for the commission has prepared an amended complaint for hearing (WAC 162-08-201) the chairperson of the commission shall request the appointment of an administrative law judge as provided in RCW 49.60.250 and this section.
WAC 162-08-211 (emphasis and hyperlinks added).
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