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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Sentencing Guidelines Commission

Promotes accountability and equity through evaluating state sentencing policy for both the adult criminal justice system and the juvenile justice system. The Commission also recommends standard sentences for felony offenses, studies sentencing practices across the state, studies the criminal code, and makes recommendations for modification.

Board Websitehttps://sgc.wa.gov/sentencing-guidelines-commission/sgc-members
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments20
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityRCW 9.94A.860
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Governor appoints two prosecuting attorneys; two attorneys with particular expertise in defense work; four persons who are superior court judges; one person who is the chief law enforcement officer of a county or city; four members of the public who are not prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, or law enforcement officers, one of whom is a victim of crime or a crime victims' advocate; one person who is an elected official of a county government, other than a prosecuting attorney or sheriff; one person who is an elected official of a city government; one person who is an administrator of juvenile court services. In making the appointments, the governor shall seek the recommendations of Washington prosecutors in respect to the prosecuting attorney members, of the Washington State Bar Association in respect to the defense attorney members, of the Association of Superior Court Judges in respect to the members who are judges, of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs in respect to the member who is a law enforcement officer, of the Washington State Association of Counties in respect to the member who is a county official, of the Association of Washington Cities in respect to the member who is a city official, of the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy and other organizations of crime victims in respect to the member who is a victim of crime or a crime victims' advocate, and of the Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators in respect to the member who is an administrator of juvenile court services. The Governor shall designate the chairperson.

Serve Washington

Implements federal National and Community Trust Act of 1993. Ensures compliance with federal requirements pertaining to State Commissions on National and Community Service, seeking additional sources of non-federal funds, especially to private funds, to meet matching requirements and build upon existing service initiatives; providing recommendations to the Governor pertaining to legislative or policy initiatives that promote the ethic of service; identifying existing and new policies or practices that lead to the expansion of national service opportunities in Washington state and support the federal programs and efforts on Expanding National Service, and providing the leadership and vision, alongside local volunteer organizations, civic and community groups, and units of government, to make service a part of the lives of all Washingtonians.
Board Websitehttps://servewashington.wa.gov/about-us/our-commission
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments20
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 16-08
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsVoting members may be appointed for no more than three consecutive full terms.
Member Requirements: Serve Washington shall have 20 members, all appointed by the Governor. Membership of the Commission shall be as follows: a member with expertise in the educational, training, and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; a member with experience in promoting the involvement of older adults in service and voluntarism; a member representing community-based agencies or organization in Washington; the head of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction or the head’s designated representative; a member representing a local government entity; a member representing the organized labor community; a member representing the business community; a member between the ages of 16 and 25 who is a participant or supervisor in a program; a representative of a national service program described in 42 U.S.C. §12572(a), (b), or (c); four members of the general public; a member from the volunteer sector; a member representing an emergency management and response organization; a member representing the State’s tribal community; a member who is a military veteran or represents a veteran-serving organization; the director of the Washington State Student Achievement Council or the director’s designee who has expertise in community service and/or volunteerism shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member; the director of the Washington State Department of Commerce or the director’s designee who has expertise in community service and/or volunteerism shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member; a representative from the Washington State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service shall serve as an ex-officio nonvoting member.

Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Shoreline 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://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/board/default.aspx
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.

Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Skagit Valley 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 Websitehttps://www.skagit.edu/about/president-board-of-trustees/
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.

Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center Board of Directors

Assists small and medium-sized businesses in both urban and rural areas in the financing of export transactions. They also provide information to small and medium-sized businesses about export opportunities and financing alternatives. The Assistance Center is a non-profit corporation.
Board Websitehttps://efacw.org/board-of-directors
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.210.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: There are seven directors appointed by the governor. The directors shall include the director of community, trade, and economic development or the director's designee; representatives of a large financial institution engaged in financing export transactions in the state of Washington; a small financial institution engaged in financing export transactions in the state of Washington; a large exporting company domiciled in the state of Washington; a small exporting company in the state of Washington; organized labor in a trade involved in international commerce; and a representative at large.

South Puget Sound Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of South Puget Sound 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 Websitehttps://spscc.edu/about/leadership
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.

Spokane Community Colleges Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Spokane 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 Websitehttps://ccs.spokane.edu/About-Us/Leadership/Board-of-Trustees
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.

Statewide Reentry Council, Washington

The Statewide Reentry Council was created in 2016 to improve public safety and outcomes for individuals reentering the community (43.380 RCW). Services include:
(1) Increase collaboration between local and state programs relevant to reentering the community.
(2) Improve safety for victims and their families.
(3) Improve outcomes for individuals reentering the community.
(4) Develop and monitor statewide goals relevant to reentry.
(5) Recommend system and policy changes to reentry systems and supports.
(6) Report to the Legislature.
Board Websitehttp://www.commerce.wa.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/statewide-reentry-council/
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.380
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limitsn/a
Member Requirements: The council comprises fifteen members appointed by the governor. The governor must create a membership that includes:
(a)(i) Representatives of: The department of corrections; the juvenile rehabilitation administration; a statewide organization representing community and technical colleges; a statewide organization representing law enforcement interests; a statewide organization representing the interests of crime victims; a statewide organization representing prosecutors; a statewide organization representing public defenders; a statewide or local organization representing businesses and employers; housing providers; and faith-based organizations or communities;
(ii) At least two persons with experience reentering the community after incarceration; and
(iii) Two other community leaders.
(b) At least one position of the council must be reserved for an invited person with a background in tribal affairs, and such position has all of the same voting and other powers of other members.

When making appointments, the governor shall consider:
(a) The racial and ethnic background of applicants in order for the membership to reflect the diversity of racial and ethnic backgrounds of all those who are incarcerated in the state;
(b) The gender of applicants in order for the membership to reflect the gender diversity of all those who are incarcerated in the state;
(c) The geographic location of all applicants in order for the membership to represent the different geographic regions of the state; and
(d) The experiences and background of all applicants relating to the incarcerated population.

Student Achievement Council, Washington

Proposes goals for increasing educational attainment, the resources to support those goals, and the improvements and innovations to help meet the goals. The Council also advocates for increased commitment and resources for higher education and to link secondary and postsecondary education and training including the transition to careers. Develops a two year strategic action plan and ten-year roadmap, conducts systems reviews to approve the change in mission of an institution, facilitating the development and expansion of innovative practices, develops policy recommendations based upon data, collaborates with other organizations to set minimum college admission standards and helps students prepare for and access postsecondary education- including transitions, financial aid programs, and private degree institutions.
Board Websitehttps://wsac.wa.gov/council-members
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B. 77.005
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationPer diem and travel reimbursement.
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five citizen members shall be appointed by the Governor. One of the citizen members shall be a student. The citizen members shall be selected based on their knowledge of or experience in higher education.

Tacoma Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Tacoma 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 Websitehttps://www.tacomacc.edu/about/leadership/trustees
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.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Transportation Commission on all matters related to the imposition of tolls. Evaluations including the feasibility of providing discounts to frequent users, electronic transponder users, senior citizens, or students; the tradeoff of lower tolls versus the early retirement of debt; and a consideration of variable or time of day pricing.
Board Websitehttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/tolling/tnbtolling/citizenadvisorycommittee.htm
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 47.46.090
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)0
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint nine members to the committee, all of whom must be permanent residents of the affected project area.

Tax Appeals, Board of

Hears appeals and issues decisions involving appeals from people aggrieved by the actions of the 39 county boards of equalization, or the Departments of Revenue or Natural Resources.
Board Websitehttps://bta.wa.gov/index.php/staff/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 82.03.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor appoints three members qualified by experience and training in the field of state and local taxation with no more than two from same political party. At least two members of the board must be attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of Washington with substantial knowledge of Washington tax law. At least one attorney member must have substantial experience in making a record suitable for judicial review. Any non-attorney member must have substantial experience in the fields of residential and commercial property appraisal.

Tax Preferences, Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of

Develops schedules to review tax preferences, based on a ten year review schedule. Tax preference is defined as an exemption, exclusion, or deduction from the base of a state tax; a credit against a state tax; a deferral of a state tax; or a preferential state tax rate. The Commission also comments on the reviews which are conducted in independently by JLARC (Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee Staff). The Commission may exempt any preference it determines to be a "critical part of the structure of the tax system", and may further recommend an expedited review process for any tax preference.
Board Websitehttp://www.citizentaxpref.wa.gov/about
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.136.035
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Indefinite Reappointments. The commission has seven members as follows: One member is the state auditor, who is a nonvoting member; One member is the chair of the joint legislative audit and review committee, who is a nonvoting member; The chair of each of the two largest caucuses of the senate and the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives shall each appoint a member. None of these appointees may be members of the legislature; and the governor shall select the seventh member.

Technology Services Board

Reviews and approves standards and procedures developed by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, governing the acquisition and disposition of equipment, proprietary software and purchased services, licensing of radio spectrum by the state agencies, and confidentiality of computerized data. The Board also reviews and approves standards and common specifications for new or expanded telecommunications networks proposed by agencies, public postsecondary educational institutions, educational service districts, or provides of K-12 Information technology services. In addition, the Board develops a policy to determine whether a proposed product or service should undergo an independent analysis prior to being submitted for inclusion in any proposed operating, capital, or transportation budget.
Board Websitehttps://ocio.wa.gov/technology-services-board-tsb/technology-services-board-tsb-board-members
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.105.285
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three of the Governor's appointees must be representatives of state agencies or institutions, and three representatives must be from the private sector. The director is appointed by the governor, subject to, confirmation by the senate and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

Tobacco Settlement Authority

Makes decisions relating to the issuance and ongoing compliance of the bonds that are backed by the state's tobacco settlement funds, which are annual payments from tobacco manufacturers from the 1998 settlement of the national tobacco litigation.
Board Websitehttp://www.tsa-wa.org/who.htm
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.340.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.