In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.227.050

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington;
(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue certifications to applicants who have met the education, which may include registered apprenticeships, practicum, and examination requirements for certification and to deny a certification to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Develop, administer, and supervise the grading and taking of an examination for applicants for certification;
(6) Adopt rules requiring completion of 20 hours of continuing education every two years after initial certification for certification renewal;
(7) Maintain the official record of all applicants and certification holders; and
(8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.