The board reviews the record created by the director's designee or hearing officer. At the board's discretion, the appeal is decided based upon:

1. (1) The record and the written arguments on the exceptions, or
2. (2) The record and oral arguments on the exceptions.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-12-087, § 357-52-207, filed 5/27/05, effective 7/1/05.]