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.

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Boards and Commissions

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Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County

Promotes biosicence-based economic development and advances new therapies and procedures to combat disease and promote public health through leveraging public monies with amounts received from other public and private sources in accordance with contribution agreements. HSSA also strives to increase local infrastructure capacity for bioscience research that sustainably supports medical diagnosis, treatment and health service delivery in Spokane County.
Board Websitehttps://hssaspokane.org/about/board-of-directors
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 35.104.050
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Board members must have some experience with the mission of the authority.

Health, State Board of

The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state. Shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary the means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry.
Board Websitehttps://sboh.wa.gov/AboutUs/MeetOurMembers
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.20.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per diem, plus travel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four experienced in health and sanitation matters; two health-care consumers; one elected city official/member of local health board; one elected county official/member of local health board; & one local health officer.

Hearing and Speech, Board of

Regulates the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensure. The Board also assesses, investigates, and makes recommendations related to complaints against audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants and hearing instrument fitter/dispensers which may range from a Notice of Correction to a license revocation.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/audiologist/board-hearing-and-speech
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments10
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.35.150
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day pay, plus travel/per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two hearing instrument fitter/dispensers, two audiologists, and two speech language pathologists, all of whom must have at least five years of experience in their field and be actively engaged in occupation within two years of appointment; three general public members who have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services. One nonvoting member who is a medical physician. No member shall be appointed to serve more than two consecutive terms.

Higher Education Facilities Authority

Enables Washington's nonprofit, independent colleges, and universities to build, improve, and equip higher education facilities through tax-exempt financing in a manner that will minimize capital costs.
Board Websitehttps://www.whefa.org/board-members
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.07.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three general public with interest and expertise in provision and financing of higher education; one president of a higher education institution.

Higher Education, Western Interstate Commission for

Facilitates resource sharing among the higher education systems of the West, including New Mexico, Montana, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, California, Nevada, Hawaii, North/South Dakota, and Northern Mariana Islands. It provides tuition assistance for out of state study and student exchange programs such as professional student exchange program, western undergraduate exchange, and western regional graduate program.
Board Websitehttps://www.wiche.edu/about-us/wiche-commission/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions48
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.70.020 (ratifying the Western Regional Education Compact)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education for expenses.
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Governor of each compacting state shall appoint three resident members. At all times one commissioner from each compacting state shall be an educator engaged in the field of higher education in their state.

Highline College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Highline Community College. The Board also sets the college's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the college.
Board Websitehttp://trustees.highline.edu/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Trustees must be a resident and qualified elector of the college district and may not be an employee of the community and technical college system, a member of the board of directors of any school district, or a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution.

The governor shall give consideration to geographical diversity, and representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Hispanic Affairs, Commission on

Improves public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community by serving in an advisory capacity to the Governor, state legislature, and local agencies on issues impacting the Hispanic community. The Commission was created by a Governor's Executive Order and established in a statute in 1971 and started as a strong grassroots movement that works within the framework of state legislation.
Board Websitehttps://www.cha.wa.gov/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.115.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Balanced representation based on the Hispanic population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, gender, age, and occupation. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms.

Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on

Recommends to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) placement of properties onto the state and national register. The Council was established in 1971 and is comprised of citizens knowledgeable in Washington's history, archaeology, and architecture. The council members review nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register.
Board Websitehttps://dahp.wa.gov/historic-registers/washington-state-advisory-council-on-historic-preservation
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 27.34.250
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Six public members who are interested and experienced in matters of historical preservation, including the fields of history, architecture, and archaeology; a representative from the archaeological community; a Native American; one representative of a state or local heritage organization.

Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Programs Advisory Committee

Provides guidance and recommendations to the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs regarding funding, policy, and practice gaps within and among state programs.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/office-of-youth-homelessness/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.330.705
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs shall regularly consult with an advisory committee, comprised of advocates, at least two legislators, at least two parent advocates, at least one representative from law enforcement, service providers, and other stakeholders knowledgeable in the provision of services to homeless youth and young adults, including the prevention of youth and young adult homelessness, the dependency system, and family reunification, for a total of twelve members.

Homelessness, State Advisory Council on

Makes policy recommendations to the Governor and to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board at least annually on ways to enhance the state's ability to respond to the needs of people who are homeless, who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who have been homeless. The Council will coordinate recommendations with the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and provide a forum for an integrated and consistent statewide approach to address homelessness.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/homeless-councils/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 15-01
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than 2 full four-year terms.
Member Requirements: SACH consist of not more than 12 voting members, appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint the chair from among the members. The Council shall select a vice chair from among the members.

Membership of the Council shall be as follows:
A. Two members representing nonprofit organizations that provide services to homeless people.
B. Two members who are or have been homeless.
C. A member representing youth.
D. A member representing a charitable or philanthropic organization.
E. A member representing private business.
F. A member representing city government.
G. A member representing county government.
H. A member representing the federal government.
I. A member representing the public housing authority who has the authority to make policy or to implement changes on behalf of the agency she or he represents.
J. A member representing the Interagency Council on Homelessness

Horse Racing Commission

Regulates and supervises all horse race meets in the state that have pari-mutuel wagering. It also issues horse racing licenses for trainer and jockeys to participate in race meets.
Board Websitehttp://www.whrc.wa.gov/commission-and-ex-officio-members.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 67.16.012
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Members of the general public, one of whom shall be a breeder of race horses and shall be of at least one year's standing.

Housing Finance Commission

Issues revenue bonds and participates in federal, state, and local housing programs to make additional funds available to help provide low to moderate income housing throughout the state without the use of public funds or lending the state's credit. The Commission also establishes eligibility standards for eligible persons, considering income, family size, cost, condition, and energy efficiency of available residential housing.
Board Websitehttp://www.wshfc.org/admin/commission.htm
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.180.040
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50 per day, travel per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One representative of the following: local government official; housing consumer; labor; low-income; and five general public with expertise in housing, real estate, energy efficiency, or construction.

Human Rights Commission

Administers and enforces the Washington Law Against Discrimination and eliminates discrimination through fair application of law, efficient use of resources, and establishment of productive partnerships. It prohibits discriminatory practices in the areas of employment, places of public resort, accommodation, amusement in real estate transactions, and credit and insurance transactions based on race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, and such. The commission investigates civil rights complaints and provides education and training opportunities throughout the state.
Board Websitehttps://www.hum.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 49.60.050
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 in person meeting; $50 by phone; plus per diem
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Humanities Washington Board of Trustees

Humanities Washington is a 501( c ) (3) organization, affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities, that seeks to improve civic and cultural life in Washington state through supporting events and programs that foster public understanding and appreciation of history, literature, ethics, and other humanities fields. The board retains fiduciary responsibilities, including fundraising, and works with the Executive Director to develop overall strategy for the organization and evaluate program impact.
Board Websitehttps://www.humanities.org/about-us/our-board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions30
Statutory AuthorityNational Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965. Sec. 956 (sec. 7)(f)(1-8)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsTrustees who have served two full terms of three years each shall not be eligible for re-election to a full term until one year has elapsed
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Independent Living Council, State

Develops, signs, and submits the State Plan for Independent Living jointly with DSHS and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Services for the Blind. The Council also monitors and evaluates the implementation of the State Plan. They coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and other councils that address the needs of disability population.
Board Websitehttps://www.wasilc.org/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 04-05
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: At least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state. At least one representative of directors of any vocational rehabitation services projects organized by Indian tribes on reservations in Washington and Rehabilitation Act funding. Other representative from center for independent living, parent and guardians for individuals with disabilities, advocates, private business, service providers for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. Ex-officio members are representative from state units of DSHS Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Services for the Blind and other state agencies providing services for individuals with disabilities.