WAC 242-02-130   Ex parte communication.  No one in a board proceeding shall make or attempt to make any improper ex parte communications with board members, hearing examiners, or presiding officers, regarding any issue in the proceeding that is prohibited by the Administrative Procedure Act, RCW 34.05.455. Communications on purely procedural matters such as scheduling and logistics are permitted on an ex parte basis. Attempts by anyone to make prohibited ex parte communications shall subject such person to the provisions of WAC 242-02-120 and 242-02-720.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(7). 98-01-144, § 242-02-130, filed 12/19/97, effective 1/20/98; 97-04-008, § 242-02-130, filed 1/24/97, effective 3/1/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(6). 92-21-034, § 242-02-130, filed 10/15/92, effective 10/15/92.]