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A MOTION related to the rules of procedure and mediation of the King County hearing examiner; and rescinding Motion 14876 and Motion 14876, Attachment A.
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WHEREAS, the adopted rules of procedure and mediation under which the hearing examiner currently conducts hearings were first adopted by Motion 14876 in 2017 and have not been updated to reflect procedural changes made by subsequent ordinances, and
WHEREAS, all proceedings are now conducted remotely and all filings are now made electronically, and
WHEREAS, to better align the rules with existing practices and King County code provisions, as well as to increase the public's understanding of the hearing examiner process, the hearing examiner proposes to the council new rules for conducting the hearing examiner process that will replace the current rules, and
WHEREAS, the hearing examiner has complied with the notice requirements in K.C.C. 20.22.330 and the comment period has passed, and
WHEREAS, under K.C.C. 20.22.330, the King County council must approve any rule or amendment by motion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. The Rules of Procedure and Mediation, Hearing Examiner's Office, Attachment A to this motion, are hereby adopted.
B. The following are hereby rescinded:
1. Motion 14876; and
2. Attachment A to Motion 14876.