Board & Commission Profiles

Below you will find detailed information on each state board and commission to which Gov. Inslee has appointment authority. Click below to view the boards -- these profiles will provide you with the detailed information about each board, including board members. You can also view all recently appointed board members.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Transportation Commission

Provides oversight to ensure the Department delivers quality transportation facilities and establishes policy for the Department of Transportation. The Commission also serves as the Board of Directors to the Department of Transportation.
Board Websitehttps://wstc.wa.gov/commissioners/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 47.01.051
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement and $100 per day
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints seven members; four members of the commission shall reside in the western part of the state and three members shall reside in the eastern part of the state as divided north and south by the summit of the Cascade mountains. No more than two members of the commission shall reside in the same county. No elective state official, state officer or state employee shall be a member of the commission. No member shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms.

Utilities and Transportation Commission

Regulates rates, services, facilities, and practices of state's investor-owned utility and transportation companies to protect consumers ensuring that utility and transportation services are fairly priced, available, reliable, and safe. The Commission also regulates businesses including electric, telecommunications, natural gas, and water, and in-state household movers, solid waste carriers, private ferries, and inter-city busses.
Board Websitehttps://www.utc.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 80.01.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The commission shall be composed of three members appointed by the governor. No more than two members can belong to the same political party.