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.

If you have additional questions about boards and commissions please contact the Office of the Governor at (360)902-4111 or email.

Boards and Commissions

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Horse Racing Commission

Regulates and supervises all horse race meets in the state that have pari-mutuel wagering. It also issues horse racing licenses for trainer and jockeys to participate in race meets.
Board Websitehttp://www.whrc.wa.gov/commission-and-ex-officio-members.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 67.16.012
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Members of the general public, one of whom shall be a breeder of race horses and shall be of at least one year's standing.

Housing Finance Commission

Issues revenue bonds and participates in federal, state, and local housing programs to make additional funds available to help provide low to moderate income housing throughout the state without the use of public funds or lending the state's credit. The Commission also establishes eligibility standards for eligible persons, considering income, family size, cost, condition, and energy efficiency of available residential housing.
Board Websitehttp://www.wshfc.org/admin/commission.htm
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.180.040
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50 per day, travel per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: One representative of the following: local government official; housing consumer; labor; low-income; and five general public with expertise in housing, real estate, energy efficiency, or construction.

Human Rights Commission

Administers and enforces the Washington Law Against Discrimination and eliminates discrimination through fair application of law, efficient use of resources, and establishment of productive partnerships. It prohibits discriminatory practices in the areas of employment, places of public resort, accommodation, amusement in real estate transactions, and credit and insurance transactions based on race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, and such. The commission investigates civil rights complaints and provides education and training opportunities throughout the state.
Board Websitehttps://www.hum.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 49.60.050
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 in person meeting; $50 by phone; plus per diem
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Humanities Washington Board of Trustees

Humanities Washington is a 501( c ) (3) organization, affiliated with the National Endowment for the Humanities, that seeks to improve civic and cultural life in Washington state through supporting events and programs that foster public understanding and appreciation of history, literature, ethics, and other humanities fields. The board retains fiduciary responsibilities, including fundraising, and works with the Executive Director to develop overall strategy for the organization and evaluate program impact.
Board Websitehttps://www.humanities.org/about-us/our-board-of-trustees/
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions30
Statutory AuthorityNational Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965. Sec. 956 (sec. 7)(f)(1-8)
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsTrustees who have served two full terms of three years each shall not be eligible for re-election to a full term until one year has elapsed
Member Requirements: None specified by law.