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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Child Support Schedule Workgroup

Reviews and makes recommendations to the legislature and the Governor regarding the child support guidelines in Washington State, including recommendations for legislative action if necessary. Every four years beginning 2011, the Division of Child Support (DCS) convenes the Workgroup to review the child support guidelines and determine if the application of the child support guidelines results in appropriate support orders. This quadrennial review is required to maintain federal funding of child support programs under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support/2019-child-support-schedule-workgroup
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments17
Total Board Positions21
Statutory AuthorityRCW 26.19.025
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensationtravel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Appointments to the work group shall be made by December 1, 2010, and every four years thereafter. The Governor appoints seventeen workgroup members, including the Director of the Division of Child Support; a law professor specializing in family law; a member of the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee (FLEC); an economist; a representative of the tribal community; two representatives from the superior court judges' association, including a superior court judge and a court commissioner who is familiar with child support issues; a representative from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC); a prosecutor selected by the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (WAPA); a representative from legal services; an administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH); three noncustodial parents, with at least one representing the interests of low-income, noncustodial parents; and three custodial parents, with at least one representing the interests of low-income, custodial parents

Children, Youth and Families Oversight Board, Department of

The Ombuds shall establish the oversight board for children, youth, and families. The board is authorized for the purpose of monitoring and ensuring that the department of children, youth, and families achieves the stated outcomes of chapter 6, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess., and complies with administrative acts, relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to early learning, juvenile rehabilitation, juvenile justice, and children and family services.
Board Websitehttps://dcyfoversight.wa.gov/board-members
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments0
Total Board Positions18
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.216.015
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel Expense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone.
Member Requirements: The senate members of the board shall be appointed by the leaders of the two major caucuses of the Senate. The House of Representatives members of the board shall be appointed by the leaders of the two major caucuses of the House of Representatives. The remaining board members shall be nominated by the governor, subject to the approval of the appointed legislators by majority vote.

Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission

Regulates the competency and quality of chiropractic health care professionals by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. The Commission accomplishes this mandate through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Professions Quality Assurance.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Chiropractor/CommissionInformation
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments14
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.25.0151
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$250 Per Day, Plus Per Diem and Travel Reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNo member may serve more than two consecutive full terms.
Member Requirements: Eleven practicing chiropractors and three public members. Members must be citizens of the United States and residents of this state. Members must also be licensed chiropractors for a period of five years before appointment. Public members may not be a member of any other health care licensing board, or have a fiduciary obligation to a facility rendering health services regulated by the commission, or financial interest in the rendering of such health services. No member may serve more than two consecutive full four-year terms.

Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee

Oversees the activities of the office of civil legal aid created in RCW 2.53.020, and reviews the performance of the Director of the Office of Civil Legal Aid. From time to time, Committee also makes recommendations to the Supreme Court, the Access to Justice Board, and the Legislature regarding the provision of Civil Legal Aid funded through RCW 2.53.020.
Board Websitehttps://ocla.wa.gov/oversight-committee/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 2.53.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One person appointed by the governor. During the term of his or her appointment, an appointee may not be employed by a state-funded legal aid provider.

Clark College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Clark 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.clark.edu/about/governance/leadership/board/index.php
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.

Clemency and Pardons Board

Receives petitions from individuals, organizations, and the Department of Corrections for review and commutation of sentences and pardoning of offenders and, in some instances, for the restoration of civil rights. The Board also makes recommendations to the Governor
Board Websitehttps://governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions/clemency-pardons-board
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 9.94A.880
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationReimbursement for travel, lodging
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Clover Park Technical College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Clover Park Technical 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.cptc.edu/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: Three general public members, one member representing business and one member representing labor.

All 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.

Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Washington

Advises the Governor, the Legislature, and state and local agencies on coastal waters resource management issues on Washington's Pacific Coast, including policy, planning, and management.
Board Websitehttps://www.ezview.wa.gov/?alias=1962&pageid=37058
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments26
Total Board Positions26
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.143.050
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The law identifies representatives from a variety of coastal stakeholder interests, including: citizen, commercial fishing, conservation, economic development, education, energy, recreation, recreational fishing, ports, shellfish aquaculture, shipping, and science.

Coastal counties means Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. Coastal waters means the waters of the Pacific Ocean seaward from Cape Flattery south to Cape Disappointment from mean high tide seaward two hundred miles.

Collection Agency Board

Regulates collection agencies within the state and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also recommends and adopts rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/collectionagency/colboard.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 19.16.280
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two licensees actively engaged in the collection agency business for a minimum of five years in Washington state and two members of the general public. No board member shall be employed by or have any interest in, directly or indirectly, as owner, partner, officer, director, agent, stockholder, or attorney, any collection agency in which any other board member is employed by or has such an interest. In addition, no member shall hold any other elective or appointive state or federal office.

Columbia Basin College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Columbia Basin 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.columbiabasin.edu/connect/about-cbc/our-leadership/board-of-trustees.html
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.

Columbia River Gorge Commission

Develops and implements policies and programs that protect and enhance the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Gorge, while encouraging growth within existing urban areas of the Gorge and allowing development outside urban areas consistent with resource protection; sets policy for protecting the non-federal lands in the Gorge; serves as the appeals board for Scenic Area land use decisions issued by a county or by the Commission’s Executive Director and challenged by another party; works with Gorge counties who administer the land use ordinances that implement the Management Plan; and certifies grants and loans by Oregon and Washington's Investment Boards to encourage economic growth in the Gorge.
Board Websitehttps://www.gorgecommission.org/
Policy AreaOutdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.97.025
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensationsubsistence allowance and travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Residents of the state of Washington, at least one whom shall be a resident of the scenic area as defined in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act. Each member appointed by the governor shall be subject to confirmation by the Washington state senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor until their term shall expire or until a disqualifying change in residence.

Commercial Aviation Work Group

To provide a comprehensive investigation of airport capacity in the state and the best way to address aviation needs in the context of overall state transportation needs in the next 20 years using independent verifiable data.
Board Website
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments19
Total Board Positions19
Statutory AuthoritySHB 1791
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint 19 voting members

Community and Technical Colleges, State Board for

Governs and oversees the state's community and technical college system. The Board prepares and submits to Governor the budget for community and technical college system, and disburses funds to the 30 colleges. They also establish standards for staffing, financial procedures, curriculum, and degree and admission policies.
Board Websitehttps://www.sbctc.edu/about/board/board-member-profiles.aspx
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.050
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: consist of nine members who represent the geographic diversity of the state, and who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. At least two members shall reside east of the Cascade mountains. In making these appointments, the governor shall attempt to provide geographic balance and give consideration to representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities, among the membership of the board. At least one member of the board shall be from business and at least one member of the board shall be from labor.

Conservation Commission

Coordinates with all 45 conservation districts in Washington State to provide incentive-based programs that make it easier and more affordable for private landowners to implement conservation on their property. The Commission support conservation districts through financial and technical assistance; administrative and operational oversight; program coordination; and promotion of district activities and services.
Board Websitehttps://www.scc.wa.gov/commission-members
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions10
Statutory AuthorityRCW 89.08.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two members (out of 10) shall be appointed by the governor, one of whom shall be a landowner or operator of a farm. At least two of the three elected members shall be landowners or operators of a farm and shall be elected as herein provided.

Consumer Directed Employer Rate Setting Board

Under long-term care services, a rate-setting board is established to evaluate and propose changes in the rates paid to the consumer direct employers.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/consumer-directed-employer-rate-setting-board
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.39A.530
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: A fourteen member Board is established, five of which are appointed by the Governor.