WAC 246-11-530   Consolidated proceedings.  (1) When two or more applications for adjudicative proceeding involve a similar issue, the applications may be consolidated by the presiding officer and the hearings conducted together. The presiding officer or hearings officer may consolidate on his/her own motion or upon the request of a party.

     (2) A party scheduled for a consolidated proceeding may request to withdraw from the consolidated proceeding in favor of an individual proceeding. The presiding officer may grant a motion to withdraw from a consolidated proceeding at any time when good cause is shown.

     (3) Each respondent in a consolidated proceeding shall retain the right to representation.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1) and 18.130.060(3). 94-04-078, § 246-11-530, filed 1/31/94, effective 3/3/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1) and 34.05.220. 93-08-003 (Order 347), § 246-11-530, filed 3/24/93, effective 4/24/93.]