Board & Commission Profiles

Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Board of

Examines candidates for licensure and registration and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also adopts standards of professional conduct and recommends rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.

Board Website	https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/osteopathic-physician-and-surgeon/board-osteopathic-medicine-and-surgery
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	11
Total Board Positions	11
Statutory Authority	RCW 18.57.003
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	$50 per day, reimbursed for travel and state per diem rate
Term Length (years)	5
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Six licensed osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Physicians must have at least five years experience. One general public member must not have financial nor fiduciary relationship to a health-care delivery system.

Member List

Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Board of

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Hernandez, Tania	10/06/2020	07/05/2025	Doctor of Osteopathy
2	Phipps, Shannon	07/06/2021	07/05/2026	Doctor of Osteopathy
3	Colegrove, Dustin	09/21/2023	07/05/2027	Doctor of Osteopathy
4	VACANT			General Public
5	Sobel, Alexander	07/06/2019	07/05/2024	Doctor of Osteopathy
6	Tsirulnikov, Yuri	11/19/2019	07/05/2024	Doctor of Osteopathy
7	Ware, Kevin	07/06/2019	07/05/2024	Doctor of Osteopathy
8	Galbraith, Lisa	07/06/2021	07/05/2026	Doctor of Osteopathy
9	Pomeroy, Kristen	09/21/2023	07/05/2025	Doctor of Osteopathy
10	VACANT			Doctor of Osteopathy
11	Konschuh, Patrice	07/06/2021	07/05/2026	General Public

Overtime Oversight Task Force, Joint Legislative-Executive

Each fiscal year, the department shall establish a spending plan and a system to monitor the authorization and cost of hours in excess of forty hours each workweek. Expenditures for hours in excess of forty hours each workweek shall not exceed 8.75 percent of the total average authorized personal care hours for the fiscal year as projected by the caseload forecast council. The caseload forecast council may adopt a temporary adjustment to the 8.75 percent of the total average hours projection for that fiscal year, up to a maximum of 10.0 percent, if it finds a higher percentage of overtime hours is necessitated by a shortage of individual providers to provide adequate client care.
The spending plan and expenditure reports must be submitted to the legislative fiscal committees and the joint legislative-executive overtime oversight task force.

Board Website	https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.39A.525
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	6
Total Board Positions	10
Statutory Authority	RCW 74.39A.270
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits	n/a

Member Requirements: The joint legislative-executive overtime oversight task force members are as follows:
(i) Two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, appointed by the respective caucus leaders.
(ii) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives.
(iii) The governor shall appoint members representing the department of social and health services and the office of financial management.
(iv) The governor shall appoint two members representing individual providers and two members representing consumers receiving personal care or respite care services from an individual provider.

Member List

Overtime Oversight Task Force, Joint Legislative-Executive

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
5	Moss, Bill	08/09/2016	01/01/2075	Representative of the Department of Social and Health Services
6	McGill, Jason	08/09/2016	01/01/2075	Representative of the Office of Financial Management
7	Glickman, Adam	08/09/2016	01/01/2075	Representative of individual providers
8	Gantala, Eva	08/09/2016	01/01/2075	Representative of individual providers
9	Fale, Corinna	08/09/2016	01/01/2075	Representative of consumers receiving personal care or respite care services from an individual provider
10	Carlstrom, Brenda	06/08/2022	01/01/2075	Representative of consumers receiving personal care or respite care services from an individual provider

Paraeducator Board

The governor must biennially appoint the chair of the board. No board member may serve as chair for more than four consecutive years. Appointments to the board must be made as follows, subject to confirmation by the senate: (a) the superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a basic education paraeducator, a special education paraeducator, an English language learner paraeducator, a teacher, a principal, and a representative of the office of the superintendent of public instruction; (b) The Washington state parent teacher association shall appoint a parent whose child receives instructional support from a paraeducator; (c) The state board for community and technical colleges shall appoint a representative of the community and technical college system; and (d) The student achievement council shall appoint a representative of a four-year institution of higher education.

Board Website	https://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/about-the-paraeducator-board/paraeducator-board-members/
Policy Area	Education
Governor Appointments	1
Total Board Positions	9
Statutory Authority	RCW 28A.413.020
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	n/a
Term Length (years)	2
Statutory Term Limits	Chair cannot serve for more than 4 years consecutively

Member Requirements: The paraeducator board must adopt minimum employment requirements for paraeducators and paraeducator standards of practice, establish requirements and policies for a general paraeducator certificate, establish requirements and policies for subject matter certificates in English language learner and special education, establish requirements and policies for an advanced paraeducator certificate.

Member List

Paraeducator Board

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Johnson, Pamella	03/28/2022	08/31/2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides policy direction for one of the largest, most diverse and beautiful state parks systems in the country. The state park system is comprised of 124 state parks and properties covering over 138,000 acres throughout the state. The park system includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails. The agency is also responsible for the state’s winter recreation program, boating safety and vessel pump out program and numerous contracted concession operations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington's most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.

Board Website	http://parks.state.wa.us/162/Commissioners
Policy Area	Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments	7
Total Board Positions	7
Statutory Authority	RCW 79A.05.015
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	$50.00 per day stipend, per diem for travel
Term Length (years)	6
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Must understand parks and recreation; may not hold any elective or full-time appointive state, county, or municipal office.

Member List

Parks and Recreation Commission

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Latimer, Michael	01/01/2019	12/31/2024	General Public
2	Bounds, Kenneth	01/01/2019	12/31/2024	General Public
3	Danenberg, Sophia	01/01/2021	12/31/2026	General Public
4	Connelly, Mary Laurie	07/19/2021	12/31/2026	General Public
5	Williams, Holly	02/11/2022	12/31/2026	General Public
6	Raad, Ali	01/03/2023	12/31/2028	General Public
7	Merriman, Scott	01/03/2024	12/31/2028	General Public

Peninsula College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Peninsula 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 Website	http://www.pencol.edu/aboutpc/board
Policy Area	Education
Governor Appointments	5
Total Board Positions	5
Statutory Authority	RCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	Expenses 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.

Member List

Peninsula College Board of Trustees

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Maxwell, Michael	10/03/2017	09/30/2022	General Public
2	Schoenthaler, Celeste	07/03/2023	09/30/2024	General Public
3	Floyd, Joe	10/12/2021	09/30/2025	General Public
4	Ellis, Glenn	09/15/2023	09/30/2026	General Public
5	Roney, Claire	10/02/2023	09/30/2028	General Public

Pension Policy, Select Committee on

Studies issues and policies affecting the state's public employee retirement systems and makes recommendations to the Legislature to better secure the Washington State public employee's retirement benefits.

Board Website	https://leg.wa.gov/JointCommittees/SCPP/Pages/About.aspx
Policy Area	Labor
Governor Appointments	12
Total Board Positions	20
Statutory Authority	RCW 41.04.276
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	Non-legislators reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)	3
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Four active members or representatives from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems with no more than two appointees representing any one employee retirement system; two retired members or representatives of retired members' organizations of the state retirement systems with no two members from the same system; and four employer representatives of members of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor.

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Pension Policy, Select Committee on

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Thompson, J Pat	07/18/2022	06/30/2025	Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
2	Yestramski, Michael	02/08/2024	06/30/2026	Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
3	Zabelka, William	07/01/2021	06/30/2024	Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
4	Watson, Harry "Wally"	07/05/2022	06/30/2024	Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
5	Hermanson, Beverly	07/03/2023	06/30/2026	Retired
6	Soper, Mark	07/01/2021	06/30/2024	Retired
7	Creekpaum, Annette	07/18/2022	06/30/2025	Employer Representative
8	VACANT			Employer Representative
9	Murrietta, Anthony	01/15/2021	06/30/2023	Employer Representative
10	Legard, Dan	05/03/2022	06/30/2024	Employer Representative

Personnel Resources Board

Conducts hearings and makes decisions to resolve appeals filed by civil service employees of the state of Washington. Assures the fair and efficient administration of the civil service laws and rules and the rights of employees and management while protecting the interests of the state's citizens.

Board Website	https://fortress.wa.gov/dop/prb/
Policy Area	Labor
Governor Appointments	3
Total Board Positions	3
Statutory Authority	RCW 41.06.110
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)	6
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Must have an interest and belief in the merit principle. Member must not hold other employment with the state, must not have been an officer of a political party for a period of one year immediately prior to appointment, and must not be or become a candidate for partisan elective public office during the term they have been appointed.

Member List

Personnel Resources Board

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Young, Nancy	03/27/2023	01/04/2029	General Public
2	Gayton, Peter	05/29/2019	01/01/2025	General Public
3	Emmanuel, Faye	05/24/2023	01/04/2027	General Public

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Establishes policy for the practice of pharmacy, including licensing, disciplinary hearings and enforcement of laws pertaining to legal drugs; licenses the manufacture and sale of poisons.

Board Website	https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PharmacyCommission/CommissionInformation
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	15
Total Board Positions	15
Statutory Authority	RCW 18.64.001
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	$50 per day
Term Length (years)	4
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Ten pharmacists registered under the laws of the state of Washington for at least five years immediately preceding appointment and representative of the areas of practice and geographically representative of the state; four general public members who are not affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy; one pharmacy technician registered under the laws of the state of Washington. No person may serve more than two full terms.

Member List

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Allard, Jerrie	01/20/2020	01/19/2024	General Public
2	Bush, Bonnie	11/19/2018	01/19/2022	General Public
3	Wolken, Ann	10/12/2021	01/19/2025	Pharmacist
4	Hayes, William	04/26/2023	01/20/2027	Pharmacist
5	Ritchie, Craig	04/13/2023	01/19/2027	Pharmacist
6	Kenyon Jr., Kenneth	01/20/2021	01/19/2025	Pharmacist
7	DeFrance, Hawkins	08/28/2020	01/19/2024	Pharmacist
8	Guenther, Judy	07/02/2019	01/19/2023	General Public
9	Yu, Huey	11/15/2023	01/20/2027	Pharmacist
10	Gallaher, Patrick	01/20/2020	01/19/2024	Pharmacist
11	Ferreira, Teri	01/20/2020	01/19/2024	Pharmacist
12	Diaz, Olgy	06/05/2017	01/19/2021	General Public
13	Thorstensen, Hoang Uyen	01/26/2021	01/19/2025	Pharmacy Tech
14	Bardin, Stephanie	11/15/2023	01/19/2026	Pharmacist
15	Ray, Matthew	01/20/2022	01/19/2026	Pharmacist

Physical Therapy, Board of

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions, or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules and regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare to the public.

Board Website	https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/physical-therapist-and-physical-therapist-assistant/board-physical-therapy
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	7
Total Board Positions	7
Statutory Authority	RCW 18.74.020
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	$250 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)	4
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Five licensed physical therapists with five years experience. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One member of the general public with interests in the rights of health-care consumers.

No member say serve for more than two consecutive full four-year terms.

Member List

Physical Therapy, Board of

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Copes, Rodney	09/20/2021	09/18/2025	Physical Therapist
2	Aglubat, Jennifer	09/20/2021	09/18/2025	Physical Therapist
3	Dale, Kathryn	11/30/2022	09/18/2026	Physical Therapist
4	VACANT			General Public
5	Foucrier, Jeffrey	09/20/2021	09/18/2025	Physical Therapist
6	Jammeh, Destini	10/30/2020	09/18/2024	Physical Therapy Assistant
7	Misko, Celeste	11/30/2022	09/18/2026	Physical Therapist

Pierce College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Pierce 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 Website	https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/board-members
Policy Area	Education
Governor Appointments	5
Total Board Positions	5
Statutory Authority	RCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	Expenses 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.

Member List

Pierce College Board of Trustees

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Smith, Stephen	02/05/2018	09/30/2022	General Public
2	Pasquier, Therese	10/01/2020	09/30/2025	General Public
3	Boyd, Lisa	03/17/2022	09/30/2024	General Public
4	Willis, Brett	10/03/2018	09/30/2023	General Public
5	Castro-Woolery, Clemencia	10/01/2021	09/30/2026	General Public

Pilotage Commissioners, Board of

Examines and licenses qualified pilots for vessels operating on the inland waterways of the state and fixes pilotage rates. The Board also adopts and publishes rules and regulations, and take disciplinary action against any vessel owner or master refusing to comply with its rules. It ensures against the loss of lives, loss of or damage to property and vessels, and protects the marine environment by maintaining efficient and competent pilotage service on our State's inland waters.

Board Website	https://pilotage.wa.gov/about-us.html
Policy Area	Transportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments	7
Total Board Positions	9
Statutory Authority	RCW 88.16.010
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	$50 per meeting
Term Length (years)	4
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Two licensed pilots; one person active in American shipping; one person active in foreign shipping; two interested and concerned members of the public; one environmentalist.

Member List

Pilotage Commissioners, Board of

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
2	Drennen, Andrew	01/22/2024	12/26/2027	Representative of American shipping
3	Anthony, Michael	01/08/2021	12/26/2023	Licensed ship pilot - Grays Harbor or Puget Sound
4	Firth, Richard	08/29/2023	12/26/2024	Representative of foreign shipping
5	Bendixen, Sandra	09/21/2021	12/26/2024	Licensed ship pilot - Puget Sound
6	Farrell, Timothy	04/30/2021	12/26/2024	General public interested in and concerned with pilotage, maritime safety, and marine affairs
7	Hamilton, Jason	01/14/2022	12/26/2025	General public interested in and concerned with pilotage, maritime safety, and marine affairs
8	Kirtley, Eleanor	12/27/2022	12/26/2026	Representative from a recognized environmental organization concerned with marine waters

Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

Advises the Utilities and Transportation Commission and other appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid and gas pipeline safety, routing, construction, operation, and maintenance. The Committee reviews and comments on proposed rules and on the operation of the state pipeline safety program.

Board Website	http://www.utc.wa.gov/publicSafety/pipelineSafety/Pages/CCOPSHome.aspx
Policy Area	Climate and Energy
Governor Appointments	13
Total Board Positions	13
Statutory Authority	RCW 81.88.140
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	Travel reimbursement and per diem rate
Term Length (years)	3
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Nine members representing local government, including elected officials and the public; and four nonvoting members, representing owners and operators of hazardous liquid and gas pipelines.

Member List

Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Albert, Donna	09/06/2023	07/31/2025	General Public
2	Guier, Leanne	09/06/2023	07/31/2024	Association of Washington Cities Representative
3	Kammereck, Andreas	09/06/2023	07/31/2026	General Public
4	Chang, Albert	02/11/2022	07/31/2024	General Public
5	VACANT			General Public
6	McKay, Amanda	02/08/2024	07/31/2026	General Public
7	Losik, Aaron	09/06/2023	07/31/2024	General Public
8	Baruso, Gregory	09/06/2023	07/31/2024	General Public
9	Delvin, Jerome	09/06/2023	07/31/2025	Wa Assoc of Counties
10	VACANT			Industry
11	VACANT			Industry Non-voting
12	VACANT			Industry Non-voting
13	VACANT			Industry Non-voting

Podiatric Medical Board

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions, or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules and regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare of the public.

Board Website	https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/podiatric-physician-and-surgeon/podiatric-medical-board
Policy Area	Health
Governor Appointments	7
Total Board Positions	7
Statutory Authority	RCW 18.22.013
Public Disclosure Required?	No
Senate Confirmation Required?	No
Compensation	$50 per day, reimbursed for travel and state per diem rate
Term Length (years)	5
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Four podiatrists, licensed five consecutive years prior to appointment; one general public, not involved in administering health activities nor the provision of health services.

Member List

Podiatric Medical Board

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Kajgana, Zarko	06/26/2023	06/23/2028	Licensed Podiatrist
2	Wardle, DJ	06/24/2019	06/23/2024	Licensed Podiatrist
3	Winslow Hill, Civillia	10/30/2020	06/23/2025	General Public
4	Kerch, Lotchie	09/16/2021	06/23/2026	Licensed Podiatrist
5	Powell, Eric	09/21/2023	06/30/2027	Licensed Podiatrist
6	Wright, Deborah	01/14/2022	06/23/2025	Public member
7	Buckley, Jacqueline	12/22/2020	06/23/2025	Professional member

Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board

Hears appeals from orders and decisions made by the Department of Ecology and to all the decisions of air pollution control boards or authorities. The Board's sole function is to provide litigants a full and complete administrative hearing followed by a fair and impartial written decision based on the facts and law.

Board Website	https://eluho.wa.gov/boards/pollution-control-hearings-board
Policy Area	Transportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments	3
Total Board Positions	6
Statutory Authority	RCW 43.21B.020
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	Salaried
Term Length (years)	6
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: Qualified by training in pertinent matters pertaining to the environment. At least one must be an attorney. No more than two from same political party.

Member List

Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Sun-Widrow, Carolina	09/18/2019	06/30/2024	Democrat
2	Gonzalez, Michelle	09/08/2022	06/30/2028	Democrat Attorney
3	Swanson, Christopher	08/01/2023	06/30/2026	Independent

Power and Conservation Council, Northwest

Administers the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Act. Gives the citizens of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington a stronger voice in determining the future of key resources common to all four states, namely, the electricity generated at and fish and wildlife affected by the Columbia River Basin hydropower dams. The Council is also in the process of completing a fish and wildlife program and a 20-year regional power plan, under the Power Act.

Board Website	https://www.nwcouncil.org/contact/washington-office
Policy Area	Climate and Energy
Governor Appointments	2
Total Board Positions	8
Statutory Authority	RCW 43.52A.030
Public Disclosure Required?	Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?	Yes
Compensation	Salaried
Term Length (years)	3
Statutory Term Limits

Member Requirements: The members and officers and employees of the Council shall not be deemed to be officers or employees of the United States for any purpose. One member to the council shall reside east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains and one member shall reside west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains.

Member List

Power and Conservation Council, Northwest

Position Number	Member Name	Term Begin	Term End	Position Requirements
1	Golden, KC	03/07/2022	01/15/2025	General Public
2	Purce, Thomas	04/26/2023	01/15/2026	General Public

Boards and Commissions

Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Board of

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Overtime Oversight Task Force, Joint Legislative-Executive

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Paraeducator Board

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Parks and Recreation Commission

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Peninsula College Board of Trustees

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Pension Policy, Select Committee on

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Personnel Resources Board

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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

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Physical Therapy, Board of

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Pierce College Board of Trustees

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Pilotage Commissioners, Board of

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Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

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Podiatric Medical Board

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Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board

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Power and Conservation Council, Northwest

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