WAC 242-02-150   Teleconference proceeding.  (1) At the discretion of a board or a presiding officer, or where the parties agree and where the rights of the parties will not be prejudiced, all or part of any hearing, prehearing, or motion hearing may be conducted by telephone, television, or other electronic means. Each party in the proceeding must have an opportunity to participate effectively in, to hear, and if technically and economically feasible, to see the entire proceeding while it is taking place.

     (2) The board may require documentary evidence, motions, and briefs to be submitted sufficiently in advance of the teleconference proceeding to insure fair consideration and presentation of the issues. All such material shall also be served on other parties at the time of filing with a board.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.70A.270(6). 92-21-034, § 242-02-150, filed 10/15/92, effective 10/15/92.]