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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Capital Projects Advisory Review Board

The board is created in the department of enterprise services to provide an evaluation of public capital projects construction processes, including the impact of contracting methods on project outcomes, and to advise the legislature on policies related to public works delivery methods.
Board Websitehttps://www.des.wa.gov/about/boards-committees/capital-projects-advisory-review-board/member-information-and-bios
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments16
Total Board Positions23
Statutory AuthorityRCW 39.10
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer Diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two representatives from construction general contracting; one representative from the architectural profession; one representative from the engineering profession; two representatives from construction specialty subcontracting; two representatives from construction trades labor organizations; one representative from the office of minority and women's business enterprises; one representative from a higher education institution; one representative from the department of enterprise services; one individual representing Washington cities; two representatives from private industry; and one representative of a domestic insurer authorized to write surety bonds for contractors in Washington state, one individual from the private sector representing the interests of the disadvantaged business enterprises community each appointed by the governor. All appointed members must be knowledgeable about public works contracting procedures.

Capitol Furnishings Preservation Committee

Promotes and encourages the recovery and preservation of the original and historic furnishings of the state capitol group. The Committee also funds the restoration of certain furnishings and reviews, advises future remodeling and restoration projects as they pertain to historic furnishings.
Board Websitehttps://leg.wa.gov/History/CapitolFurnishings/Pages/about.aspx
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 27.48.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Three citizen members appointed by the Governor. The Governor also appoints a representative of the Department of General Administration, the Washington State Historical Society and Thurston County Planning Council. And the governor or the governor's designee

Cascadia College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Cascadia 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.cascadia.edu/discover/governance/trustees.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.

Caseload Forecast Council

Performs forecasts of state entitlement program: public assistance programs; state correctional institutions; state correctional noninstitutional supervision, institutions for juvenile offdeners, common school system, long-term care, medical assistance, foster care, and adoption support. Provides forecasts that are the basis of the Governor's budget document in the development of the omnibus biennial appropriations act.
Board Websitehttps://www.cfc.wa.gov
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.88c.010
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensationreimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Consists of representatives of each of the four legislative caucuses and two representatives of the Governor.

Central Washington University Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Central Washington University. The Board also sets the university's strategic direction, approves budgets, and represents the public interest and functions to ensure the basic fiscal integrity of the university.
Board Websitehttps://www.cwu.edu/trustees/trustee-information
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions8
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28B.35.100
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Seven general public members and one student member.

The student member must be selected from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the governing body of the associated students and must be a full-time student in good standing at the university at the time of appointment.

Centralia College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Centralia 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.centralia.edu/about/leadership/trustees.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.

Charter School Commission

Authorizes high quality public charter schools throughout the state, particularly schools designed to expand opportunities for at-risk students, and further ensures the highest standards of accountability and oversight for these schools. The commission also administers the portion of the public common school system the charter schools it authorizes in the same manner as a school district board of directors through the management, supervision, and enforcement of the charter contracts, pursuant to applicable law.
Board Websitehttps://charterschool.wa.gov/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28A.710.070
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel and per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Collectively members shall possess: strong experience and expertise in public and nonprofit governance; management and finance; public school leadership, assessment, curriculum, and instruction; public education law. All members shall have demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to charter schooling as a strategy for strengthening public education

No appointed member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

Chehalis Board

(5) The board is responsible for oversight of a long-term strategy resulting from the department's programmatic environmental impact statement for the Chehalis river basin to reduce flood damages and restore aquatic species habitat.
(6) The board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the strategy and developing biennial and supplemental budget recommendations to the governor.
Board Websitehttps://www.ezview.wa.gov/site/alias__1962/committees_chehalis_basin_board/37068/chehalis_basin_board.aspx
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.21A.731
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: (1) The Chehalis board is created consisting of seven members.
2)(a) Four members of the board must be voting members who are appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. One member must represent the Chehalis Indian tribe and one member must represent the Quinault Indian nation. Three board members must be selected by the Chehalis basin flood authority. No member may have a financial or regulatory interest in the work of the board. The governor shall appoint one of the flood authority appointees as the chair. The voting members of the board must be appointed for terms of four years, except that two members initially must be appointed for terms of two years and three members must initially be appointed for terms of three years. In making the appointments, the governor shall seek a board membership that collectively provides the expertise necessary to provide strong oversight for implementation of the Chehalis basin strategy, that provides extensive knowledge of local government processes and functions, and that has an understanding of issues relevant to reducing flood damages and restoring aquatic species.

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.