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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Paraeducator Board

The governor must biennially appoint the chair of the board. No board member may serve as chair for more than four consecutive years. Appointments to the board must be made as follows, subject to confirmation by the senate: (a) the superintendent of public instruction shall appoint a basic education paraeducator, a special education paraeducator, an English language learner paraeducator, a teacher, a principal, and a representative of the office of the superintendent of public instruction; (b) The Washington state parent teacher association shall appoint a parent whose child receives instructional support from a paraeducator; (c) The state board for community and technical colleges shall appoint a representative of the community and technical college system; and (d) The student achievement council shall appoint a representative of a four-year institution of higher education.
Board Websitehttps://www.pesb.wa.gov/about-us/about-the-paraeducator-board/paraeducator-board-members/
Policy AreaEducation
Governor Appointments1
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 28A.413.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensationn/a
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term LimitsChair cannot serve for more than 4 years consecutively
Member Requirements: The paraeducator board must adopt minimum employment requirements for paraeducators and paraeducator standards of practice, establish requirements and policies for a general paraeducator certificate, establish requirements and policies for subject matter certificates in English language learner and special education, establish requirements and policies for an advanced paraeducator certificate.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides policy direction for one of the largest, most diverse and beautiful state parks systems in the country. The state park system is comprised of 124 state parks and properties covering over 138,000 acres throughout the state. The park system includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails. The agency is also responsible for the state’s winter recreation program, boating safety and vessel pump out program and numerous contracted concession operations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington's most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.
Board Websitehttp://parks.state.wa.us/162/Commissioners
Policy AreaOutdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 79A.05.015
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50.00 per day stipend, per diem for travel
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Must understand parks and recreation; may not hold any elective or full-time appointive state, county, or municipal office.

Peninsula College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Peninsula 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.pencol.edu/aboutpc/board
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.

Pension Policy, Select Committee on

Studies issues and policies affecting the state's public employee retirement systems and makes recommendations to the Legislature to better secure the Washington State public employee's retirement benefits.
Board Websitehttps://leg.wa.gov/JointCommittees/SCPP/Pages/About.aspx
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.04.276
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNon-legislators reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four active members or representatives from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems with no more than two appointees representing any one employee retirement system; two retired members or representatives of retired members' organizations of the state retirement systems with no two members from the same system; and four employer representatives of members of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor.

Personnel Resources Board

Conducts hearings and makes decisions to resolve appeals filed by civil service employees of the state of Washington. Assures the fair and efficient administration of the civil service laws and rules and the rights of employees and management while protecting the interests of the state's citizens.
Board Websitehttps://fortress.wa.gov/dop/prb/
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.06.110
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Must have an interest and belief in the merit principle. Member must not hold other employment with the state, must not have been an officer of a political party for a period of one year immediately prior to appointment, and must not be or become a candidate for partisan elective public office during the term they have been appointed.

Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Establishes policy for the practice of pharmacy, including licensing, disciplinary hearings and enforcement of laws pertaining to legal drugs; licenses the manufacture and sale of poisons.
Board Websitehttps://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PharmacyCommission/CommissionInformation
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.64.001
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Ten pharmacists registered under the laws of the state of Washington for at least five years immediately preceding appointment and representative of the areas of practice and geographically representative of the state; four general public members who are not affiliated with any aspect of pharmacy; one pharmacy technician registered under the laws of the state of Washington. No person may serve more than two full terms.

Physical Therapy, Board of

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions, or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules and regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare to the public.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/physical-therapist-and-physical-therapist-assistant/board-physical-therapy
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.74.020
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$250 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Five licensed physical therapists with five years experience. One member shall be a physical therapist assistant licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, shall not have less than five years' experience in the practice of physical therapy, and shall be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. One member of the general public with interests in the rights of health-care consumers.

No member say serve for more than two consecutive full four-year terms.

Pierce College Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of Pierce 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.pierce.ctc.edu/board-members
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.

Pilotage Commissioners, Board of

Examines and licenses qualified pilots for vessels operating on the inland waterways of the state and fixes pilotage rates. The Board also adopts and publishes rules and regulations, and take disciplinary action against any vessel owner or master refusing to comply with its rules. It ensures against the loss of lives, loss of or damage to property and vessels, and protects the marine environment by maintaining efficient and competent pilotage service on our State's inland waters.
Board Websitehttps://pilotage.wa.gov/about-us.html
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 88.16.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$50 per meeting
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two licensed pilots; one person active in American shipping; one person active in foreign shipping; two interested and concerned members of the public; one environmentalist.

Pipeline Safety, Citizens' Committee on

Advises the Utilities and Transportation Commission and other appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid and gas pipeline safety, routing, construction, operation, and maintenance. The Committee reviews and comments on proposed rules and on the operation of the state pipeline safety program.
Board Websitehttp://www.utc.wa.gov/publicSafety/pipelineSafety/Pages/CCOPSHome.aspx
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments13
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 81.88.140
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationTravel reimbursement and per diem rate
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Nine members representing local government, including elected officials and the public; and four nonvoting members, representing owners and operators of hazardous liquid and gas pipelines.

Podiatric Medical Board

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and investigates charges of malpractice, unsafe conditions, or unprofessional conduct. The Board also conducts disciplinary hearings and recommends and adopts rules and regulations to promote safety, protection, and welfare of the public.
Board Websitehttps://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/podiatric-physician-and-surgeon/podiatric-medical-board
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments7
Total Board Positions7
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.22.013
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, reimbursed for travel and state per diem rate
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four podiatrists, licensed five consecutive years prior to appointment; one general public, not involved in administering health activities nor the provision of health services.

Pollution Control and Shorelines Hearings Board

Hears appeals from orders and decisions made by the Department of Ecology and to all the decisions of air pollution control boards or authorities. The Board's sole function is to provide litigants a full and complete administrative hearing followed by a fair and impartial written decision based on the facts and law.
Board Websitehttps://eluho.wa.gov/boards/pollution-control-hearings-board
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions6
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.21B.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Qualified by training in pertinent matters pertaining to the environment. At least one must be an attorney. No more than two from same political party.

Power and Conservation Council, Northwest

Administers the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Act. Gives the citizens of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington a stronger voice in determining the future of key resources common to all four states, namely, the electricity generated at and fish and wildlife affected by the Columbia River Basin hydropower dams. The Council is also in the process of completing a fish and wildlife program and a 20-year regional power plan, under the Power Act.
Board Websitehttps://www.nwcouncil.org/contact/washington-office
Policy AreaClimate and Energy
Governor Appointments2
Total Board Positions8
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.52A.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The members and officers and employees of the Council shall not be deemed to be officers or employees of the United States for any purpose. One member to the council shall reside east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains and one member shall reside west of the crest of the Cascade Mountains.

Prescription Drug Affordability Board

The Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in 2022, with the goal of reducing Rx out-of-pocket costs to Washington consumers. The PDAB is to be a 5 member board appointed by the Governor, with administrative support from the Health Care Authority. The PDAB was vested with authority to analyze data from multiple sources to review the price and cost growth of prescription drugs and set upper payment limits on certain of those drugs that may lead to significant excess costs. PDAB and Advisory Board members may not be employees of, board members of, or consultants to, prescription drug manufacturers, PBMs, health careers, wholesale distributors, or related trade associations. It is anticipated that the PDAB will begin meeting in January of 2023. The PDAB’s authorizing statutes can be found in Chapter 70.405 RCW
Board Website
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthoritySB 5532
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)
Statutory Term Limits5
Member Requirements: The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is established, to include five members who have expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine appointed by the governor. Board members shall serve for a term of five years and members may be reappointed by the governor for additional terms. No board member or advisory group member may be an employee of, a board of, or consultant to a prescription drug manufacturer, pharmacy benefit manager, health carrier, prescription drug wholesale distributor, or related trade association, except that a representative from the prescription drug industry serving on an advisory group may be an employee, consultant or board member of a prescription drug manufacturer or related trade association and shall not be deemed to have a conflict of interest. For the purposes of this section, a conflict of interest means association, including financial or personal association, that has the potential to bias or appear to bias an individual's decisions in matters related to the board or the activities of the board. The board shall establish advisory groups consisting of relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to patients and patient advocates for the condition treated by the drug and one member who is a representative of the prescription drug industry, for each drug affordability review conducted by the board pursuant to section 4 of this act.

Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation Board of Directors

Provides low-income, uninsured Washington State residents with prescription medicines at no or low cost. Established by the legislature, RCW 41.05.550, the foundation is a non-profit organization designed to assist qualified individuals in obtaining prescription drugs at little or no cost.
Board Websitehttps://prescriptiondrugassistance.org/board-members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.550
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Must represent the interests of persons who lack prescription drug coverage; and have demonstrated expertise in business management and in the administration of a not-for-profit organization.