(1) Applications will be reviewed and processed pursuant to WAC 30-12-017.

(2) The application must be submitted on a standard form developed and approved by the commission.

(3) Application cycles, forms, guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria are established and published by staff.

(4) The creative districts program manager serves on panels pursuant to WAC 30-12-030 (Panels) and 30-12-035 (Conflicts of interest in panels and program committees).