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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Family Medicine Education Advisory Board

Considers and provides recommendations on the selection of areas within the state where residency educational programs in family medicine could exist, the allocation of funds appropriated for family medicine education and residency programs, and the procedures for review and evaluation of these residency programs, with the intent of increasing the number of family medicine physicians in shortage areas in Washington by providing a fiscal incentive for hospitals nd clinics to develop or expand residency programs in these areas; determines the number of these programs in keeping with the needs of the state.
Board Websitehttp://www.wwaminetwork.org
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityE2SHB 14.85.SL (RCW 70.112)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNot specified
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsMembers may serve two consecutive terms.
Member Requirements: Two citizen members, one from west of the crest of the Cascade mountains and one from east of the crest of the Cascade mountains, appointed by the governor.

Filmworks (Motion Picture Competitiveness Program) Board of Directors, Washington

Establishes the qualifying criteria, reviews applications, and issues final determinations as to which productions will have the most favorable economic impact to the state and therefore will be awarded a rebate from the motion picture competitiveness fund. The Washington Filmworks sets to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile and sustainability of Washington's film industry.
Board Websitehttps://www.washingtonfilmworks.org/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.365.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Chair seat does not have any specific requirements and can alternate between members.

The board must consist of the following members: Two members representing the Washington motion picture production industry, one of whom must demonstrate expertise in the financing of motion picture projects; One member representing technologies impacting the Washington emerging motion picture industry; Three members representing industries and businesses impacted by motion picture production, one of whom must represent industries or businesses located east of the crest of the Cascade mountain range and one of whom must represent industries or businesses located west of the crest of the Cascade mountain range; Two cochairs of the board's equity committee, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor; and two cochairs of the board's advisory committee, also known as the film leadership council, not already serving on the board, recommended by the board to the governor.

Financial Education Public-Private Partnership

Brings together individuals from both the public and private sector in any effort to provide quality financial education for students in the public school system. The partnership identifies strategies to increase the financial education of students, provides quality financial education information for school districts and also instructional materials and professional development. The purpose of the partnership is to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need before they become self-supporting, in order to make critical decisions regarding their personal finances.
Board Websitehttps://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/financial-education/committees-meetings-and-rosters
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions16
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28A.300.450
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel and Expenses
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four representatives from the private for-profit and nonprofit financial services sector, including at least one representative from the jumpstart coalition, to be appointed by the governor.

Fish and Wildlife Commission

Establishes policies and regulations designed to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the fish and wildlife of the state, as well as fish and game habitat.
Board Websitehttps://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/members
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 77.04.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: the governor shall appoint with the advice and consent of the senate; At least three members shall be residents of that portion of the state lying east of the summit of the Cascade mountains, and three shall be residents of that portion of the state lying west of the summit of the Cascade mountains. Three additional members shall be appointed at-large. No two members may be residents of the same county.

Fisheries Advisory Body, North Pacific and Bering Sea

The United States and the Russian Federation hold regular consultations on fisheries and marine conservation issues through a bilateral International Consultative Committee (ICC). The twelve-member North Pacific and Bering Sea Fisheries Advisory Body advises the US representative to the ICC. This body includes representatives from the State of Washington, the State of Alaska, and ten other individuals nominated by the governors of those states.

Established under a comprehensive fisheries agreement the United States concluded with the Soviet Union on May 31, 1988, and continued under the U.S.-Russia agreement that took its place, the ICC is responsible for maintaining a mutually beneficial and equitable fisheries relationship through (1) cooperative scientific research and exchanges; (2) reciprocal allocation of surplus fish resources in the respective national 200-mile zones, consistent with each nation's laws and regulations; (3) cooperation in the establishment of fishery joint ventures; (4) general consultations on fisheries matters of mutual concern; and, (5) cooperation to address illegal or unregulated fishing activities on the high seas of the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea.

The advisory body established shall consist of 12 members, as follows:

(A) The Director of the Department of Fisheries of the State of Washington.

(B) The Commission of the Department of Fish and Game of the State of Alaska.

(C) Five members appointed by the Secretary of State from among persons nominated by the Governor of Alaska on the basis of their knowledge and experience in commercial harvesting, processing, or marketing of fishery resources.

(D) Five members appointed by the Secretary of State from among persons nominated by the Governor of Washington on the basis of their knowledge and experience in commercial harvesting, processing, or marketing of fishery resources.
Board Websitehttp://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/ia/agreements/bilateral_arrangements/russia/us_russia.pdf
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityPublic Law 100-629, Sec. 5, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3287
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)0
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One member shall be the Director of the WA Department of Fish & Wildlife. Five members shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from among persons nominated by the Governor of Washington on the basis of their knowledge and experience in commercial harvesting, processing, or marketing of fishery resources.

Fisheries Commission, Pacific States Marine

Established in 1947 by consent of Congress, the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is an interstate compact agency that helps resource agencies and the fishing industry sustainably manage Pacific Ocean resources in a five-state region. Member states include California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska; each represented by three Commissioners. PSMFC's primary goal is to promote and support policies and actions to conserve, develop, and manage the fishery resources in the five member states. This is accomplished through coordinating research activities, monitoring fishing activities, and facilitating a wide variety of projects. Commission members set policy, approve budgets, and provide direction to staff for all Commission activities.
Board Websitehttp://www.psmfc.org/commission-members
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 77.75.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two appointees of the governor representing the fishing industry

Fishery Management Council, North Pacific

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Council primarily manages groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Aleutian Islands, targeting cod, pollock, flatfish, mackerel, sablefish, and rockfish species harvested by trawl, longline, jig, and pot gear. The Council also makes allocation decisions for halibut, in concert with the International Pacific Halibut Commission that biologically manages the resource for U.S.-Canada waters. Other large Alaska fisheries for salmon, crab, and scallops are managed jointly with the State of Alaska. Each Council decision is made by recorded vote in a public forum after public comment. Final decisions then go to the Secretary of Commerce for a second review, public comment, and final approval. Decisions must conform with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Regulatory Flexibility Act, and other applicable law including several executive orders. Regulatory changes may take up to a year or longer to implement, particularly if complex or contentious.

The Council is composed of 15 members; 11 voting and 4 non-voting. Seven of the voting members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce upon the recommendation of the governors of Alaska and Washington. The Governor of Alaska nominates candidates for five seats, the Governor of Washington two seats. There are four mandatory voting members; they are the leading fisheries officials from the states of Alaska, Washington and Oregon and the Alaska Regional Director for the National Marine Fisheries Service. The four non-voting members are the Executive Director of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Area Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Commander of the 17th Coast Guard District, and a representative from the U.S. State Department.
Board Websitehttp://www.npfmc.org/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory Authority16 USC Chapter 38 Subchapter IV § 1852
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits3 consecutive terms. When appointing to a vacancy, a term shall count as one full term if it is longer than 18 months (Magnusun-Stevens Act)
Member Requirements: Leading fishery official for Washington is a statutory member. Two additional members nominated by the Governor of Washington and appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Members should represent diverse fishing interests and their combined knowledge and experience should represent a balance of commercial and recreational fisheries interests.


Nomination and Appointment Process: The members of the Council required to be appointed by the Secretary must be individuals who, by reason of their occupational or other experience, scientific expertise, or training, are knowledgeable regarding the conservation and management, or the commercial or recreational harvest, of the fishery resources of the geographical area concerned.

The Secretary shall appoint these members from a list of individuals submitted by the Governor. The governors must submit three names for each vacancy occurring on the Council and may indicate a preferred choice.

Each such list shall include the names and pertinent biographical data of not less than three individuals for each applicable vacancy and shall be accompanied by a statement by the Governor explaining how each such individual meets the requirements.

A Governor may not submit the names of individuals to the Secretary for appointment unless the Governor has determined that each such individual is qualified under the above requirements and unless the Governor has, to the extent practicable, first consulted with representatives of the commercial and recreational fishing interests of the State regarding those individuals.

If the Secretary determines that any individual is not qualified, the Secretary shall notify the Governor of that determination. The Governor shall then submit a revised list or resubmit the original list with an additional explanation of the qualifications of the individual in question.

Nominees cannot be appointed if they are acting as an agent of a foreign principal required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, or if they are a registered Federal lobbyist pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, as amended.

Fishery Management Council, Pacific

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (also known as the Council, Pacific Council, or PFMC) recommends fishery management measures to the Secretary of Commerce through the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The Pacific Council manages fisheries for salmon, groundfish, coastal pelagic species (sardines, anchovies, and mackerel), and highly migratory species (tunas, sharks, and swordfish) in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) three to 200 miles off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The Council also works with the International Pacific Halibut Commission to manage Pacific halibut fisheries.

The 14 voting members of the Council are: the principal State official with marine fishery management responsibility and expertise from the states of Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho (or the designee of such official); eight general public members (an obligatory member from each state and four at-large members) appointed by the Secretary from a list of individuals submitted by the Governor of each state; one representative of an Indian tribe with Federally recognized fishing rights from California, Oregon, Washington, or Idaho from a list of not less than 3 individuals submitted by the tribal governments; and the regional director of the National Marine Fisheries Service for the geographic area concerned.
Board Websitehttps://www.pcouncil.org/
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory Authority16 USC Chapter 38 Subchapter IV § 1852
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits3 consecutive terms. When appointing to a vacancy, a term shall count as one full term if it is longer than 18 months (Magnusun-Stevens Act)
Member Requirements: State obligatory and at-large members must be knowledgeable regarding the conservation and management, or the commercial or recreational harvest, of the fishery resources of the geographical area concerned; represent diverse fisheries interests; and be comprised of members whose combined knowledge and experience represent a balance of commercial and recreational fisheries interests. The Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is a statutory member.

Nominees cannot be appointed if they are acting as an agent of a foreign principal required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, or if they are a registered Federal lobbyist pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, as amended.

Forensic Investigations Council

Oversees the bureau of forensic laboratory services and, in consultation with the chief of the Washington state patrol or the Chief's designee, control the operation and establish policies of the bureau of forensic laboratory services. The Council also studies and recommends cost-efficient improvements to the death investigation system in Washington and report its findings to the legislature.
Board Website
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.103.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel Expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint members to the council from among the nominees submitted for each position as follows: The Washington association of county officials shall submit two nominees each for the coroner position and the medical examiner position; the Washington state association of counties shall submit two nominees each for the two county legislative authority positions; the association of Washington cities shall submit two nominees each for the two city legislative authority positions; the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys shall submit two nominees each for the county prosecutor-ex officio county coroner and for the county prosecutor position; the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall submit two nominees each for the county sheriff position and the chief of police position; the Washington association of pathologists shall submit two nominees for the private pathologist position; and the Washington association of criminal defense lawyers and the Washington defender association shall jointly submit two nominees for the criminal defense attorney position, one of whom must actively manage or have significant experience in managing a public or private criminal defense agency or association, the other must have experience in cases involving DNA or other forensic evidence.

Forest Practices Board

Adopts rules that set standards for forest practices such as timber harvests, pre-commercial thinning, road construction, and forest chemical applications. The Board provides a Forest Practices Board Manual as a technical supplement to the rules. The Board also manages the Forest Practices Adaptive Management Program, which represents landowners, public agencies, the forest industry, environmental community, and tribal governments.
Board Websitehttp://www.dnr.wa.gov/about/boards-and-councils/forest-practices-board
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions12
Statutory AuthorityRCW 76.09.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationClass Four: $100 per day and travel expenses
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One owner of not more than 500 acres of forest land; one independent logging contractor; one elected county official; and four members of the general public.

Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board

Facilitates freight movement between and among local, national, and international markets which enhances trade opportunities. The Board is also finds solutions that lessen the impact of the movement of freight on local communities.
Board Websitehttps://fmsib.wa.gov/agency/board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments17
Total Board Positions17
Statutory AuthorityRCW 47.06A
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two members, one from a city located within a strategic freight corridor, nominated by the Association of Washington Cities; two members, one from a county having a strategic freight corridor within its boundaries, nominated by the Washington State Association of Counties; two members, one from a port district located within or along a strategic freight corridor, nominated by the Washington Public Ports Association; one member representing the trucking industry; one member representing the railroads; one member representing the steamship industry; one member of the general public.

Funeral and Cemetery Board

Licenses funeral directors, embalmers, and cemetery operators within the state. Investigates violations of state regulations related to the funeral and cemetery industry, and recommend rules and regulations for administering licensing and regulatory laws.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/funeralcemetery/fcboardmembers.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.39.173
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: Three members of the board must be persons who have had experience in the active administrative management of a cemetery authority or as a member of the board of directors of a cemetery authority for a period of five years preceding appointment. Three members of the board must each be licensed in this state as funeral directors and embalmers and must have been continuously engaged in the practice as funeral directors and embalmers for a period of five years preceding appointment. One member must represent the general public and may not have worked in or received any substantive financial benefit from the funeral or cemetery industry. Board members must be a resident of the state of Washington.