Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee (Sunshine Committee)

Reviews exemptions from Public Disclosures and makes recommendations to the Legislature to repeat or amend exemptions to the Public Records Act.
Board Websitehttps://www.atg.wa.gov/sunshine-committee
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 42.56.140
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint two members, one of whom represents the Governor and one who represents local government; and four members of the public, with consideration given to diversity of viewpoint and geography. The governor shall select the chair of the committee from among its membership.

Member List

Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee (Sunshine Committee)
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 VACANT
Local Government
2 VACANT
General Public
3 Luck, Melissa 09/15/2023 08/06/2027
General Public
4 VACANT
General Public
5 Kessler, Lynn 08/17/2021 08/06/2025
General Public
6 Smith, Tricia 09/15/2023 08/06/2025
Governor Designee
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