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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Bates Technical College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bates 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.batestech.edu/about-bates/college-governance/
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.

Bellevue College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bellevue 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.bellevuecollege.edu/about-us/college-leadership/board-trustees/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.50.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationExpenses only
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five general public members and one student member. 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 student member must be selected from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the associated student governments or their equivalent, and must be a full-time student in good standing at a college within the college district at the time of appointment.

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

Bellingham Technical College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Bellingham 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 Websitehttps://www.btc.edu/AboutBTC/OfficeofthePresident.html#BoardofTrustees
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.

Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Big Bend 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.bigbend.edu/about-us/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.

Blind Board of Trustees, Washington State School for the

Serves educational needs of visually impaired and blind students throughout the state. The Board also develops comprehensive curriculum to maximize and develop students' skills to live, work, and become capable, contributing, and independent citizens.
Board Websitehttps://www.wssb.wa.gov/about/school-board-trustees
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions14
Statutory AuthorityRCW 72.41.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Resident from each of the state's congressional districts now or hereafter existing. In addition, no voting trustee may be an employee of the state school for the blind, a member of the board of directors of any school district, a member of the governing board of any public or private educational institution, a school district or educational service district administrator, appointed after July 1, 1986, or an elected officer or member of the legislative authority of any municipal corporation.

Blind, Rehabilitation Council for the

Provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired, pursue employment, education, and independent living. The Council is an advisory group of volunteers appointed by the Governor who provide counsel and recommendations on the progress of the Department of Services for the Blind.
Board Websitehttps://dsb.wa.gov/council-members
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions16
Statutory AuthorityRCW 74.18.070 and 29 USC 725:(b)(1)(A)(xi)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits2 full terms under federal statute
Member Requirements: A majority of the voting members shall be blind persons. Rehabilitation councilmembers shall be residents of the state of Washington, and shall be appointed in accordance with the categories of membership specified in the federal rehabilitation act of 1973 as now or hereafter amended.

Boiler Rules, Board of

Formulates definitions, rules, and regulations for the safe and proper construction, installation, repair, use and operation of boilers and the repair of unfired pressure vessels.
Board Websitehttps://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/boilers/board-of-boiler-rules
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 70.79.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem - $ 50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One representative of owners and users of boilers and unfired pressure vessels within the state; one representative of boiler or unfired pressure vessel manufacturers within the state; one representative of a boiler insurance company licensed to do business within the state; one mechanical engineer on the faculty of a recognized engineering college or a graduate mechanical engineer having equivalent experience; and one representative of the boilermakers, stationary operating engineers, or pressure vessel operators.

Boundary Review Board - Chelan County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporations, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Chelan County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.chelan.wa.us/boundary-review-board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: Two persons appointed by the Governor.

Boundary Review Board - Clallam County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Clallam County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.clallamcountywa.gov/717/Boundary-Review-Board-BRB
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three. Three other members (eight in King County) are appointed by other appointing authorities: County commission, mayors, and special purpose districts.

Boundary Review Board - Cowlitz County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Cowlitz County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/2148/Members
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Boundary Review Board - Douglas County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Douglas County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.douglascountywa.net/283/Boundary-Review-Board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Boundary Review Board - Grays Harbor County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Grays Harbor County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/government/board_of_county_commissioners/boundary_review_board.php
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Boundary Review Board - Kitsap County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Kitsap County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://www.kitsapgov.com/BOC_p/Pages/Boundary-Review-Board.aspx
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.

Boundary Review Board - Lewis County

Has jurisdiction over municipal annexations, incorporation's, disincorporations, and creation or annexation of certain special districts for Lewis County; has jurisdiction over extensions of sewer and water services outside the city or district.
Board Websitehttps://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/washington-state-boundary-review-board-for-lewis-county/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 36.93.061
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law. Governor appoints two members in all counties except for King, where Governor appoints three.