WAC 16-301-205   Arbitration committee report.  The arbitration committee shall prepare a written report of its findings within the established time frames. The report shall include findings of fact and conclusions, the award and allocations as to costs, if any.

     (1) If a quorum is present, a simple majority of the arbitration committee shall be sufficient to make a decision.

     (2) Any member disagreeing with an award may prepare a dissenting opinion and that opinion shall be included in the committee report.

     (3) The report shall be sent to the director.

     The director shall promptly send copies of the report to the parties by registered mail.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3) and chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-24-077, § 16-301-205, filed 12/4/00, effective 1/4/01.]