WAC 106-276-040   General course and method of decision making.  (1) The formal procedures for decision making at the university are governed by the board of trustees through rules promulgated by it in accordance with the requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Accordingly, all rules, orders or directives, or regulations of the university which affect the relationship of the general public with the institution, or the relationship of particular segments of the university, such as students, faculty, or other employees, with the university or with each other,

     (a) The violation of which subjects the person to a penalty or administrative sanction; or

     (b) Which establishes, alters, or revokes any procedures, practice, or requirement relating to institutional proceedings; or

     (c) Which establishes, alters, or revokes any qualification or requirement relating to the enjoyment of benefits or privileges conferred by law; are implemented through the procedures of the APA and appear in Title 106 WAC, provided, however, that in accordance with RCW 34.05.220, the university reserves the right to promulgate as internal rules not created or implemented in accordance with the APA, the following: Rules, regulations, orders, statements, or policies relating primarily to the following: Standards for admission; academic advancement, academic credits, graduation, and the granting of degrees; tuition and fees, scholarships, financial aid, and similar academic matters; employment relationships; fiscal processes; or matters concerning only the internal management of an institution and not affecting private rights or procedures available to the general public; and such matters need not be established by rule adopted under APA unless otherwise required by law. Internal rules and regulations to the extent not already set forth in the university's published catalogs and handbooks shall be collected in a general university policies manual, a copy of which shall be maintained on file in the university library and be available to the public.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.528 and 28B.35.120(12). 94-20-075 (Order CWU AO 76), § 106-276-040, filed 10/3/94, effective 11/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.19.050 and 28B.40.120. 78-08-011 (Order 39), § 106-276-040, filed 7/11/78; Order 11, § 106-276-040, filed 2/27/73.]