WAC 16-301-130   Scheduling of hearing.  The chairperson of the arbitration committee shall fix the time and place for each hearing and shall notify each party in writing of the scheduled hearing at least seven days in advance of the hearing date.

     (1) Such notice shall include:

     (a) The names and addresses of the parties to whom notice has been given.

     (b) The address and telephone number of the chairperson of the arbitration committee.

     (c) The names and addresses of the members of the arbitration committee.

     (d) The date, time, place, and subject of the hearing.

     (e) A statement of the legal authority under which the hearing is being held including the sections of statute and rules involved.

     (2) To the extent possible, the chairperson of the arbitration committee shall attempt to schedule the hearing at a time and place mutually agreeable to the parties: Provided, That if a mutually agreeable time and place cannot be found, the chairperson may set the time and place.

     (3) The chairperson of the committee may allow all or a part of the hearing to be conducted by telephone, or other electronic means when the rights of the parties will not be prejudiced thereby and each party has an opportunity to participate.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-130, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]