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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Independent Living Council, State

Develops, signs, and submits the State Plan for Independent Living jointly with DSHS and Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of Services for the Blind. The Council also monitors and evaluates the implementation of the State Plan. They coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and other councils that address the needs of disability population.
Board Websitehttps://www.wasilc.org/
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 04-05
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: At least one director of a center for independent living chosen by the directors of centers for independent living within the state. At least one representative of directors of any vocational rehabitation services projects organized by Indian tribes on reservations in Washington and Rehabilitation Act funding. Other representative from center for independent living, parent and guardians for individuals with disabilities, advocates, private business, service providers for individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals. Ex-officio members are representative from state units of DSHS Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Services for the Blind and other state agencies providing services for individuals with disabilities.

Indeterminate Sentence Review Board

Determines duration of confinement and parole release of felony offenders who committed crimes before July 1st, 1984 and a select group of sex offenders who have committed offenses after August 31st, 2001. The ISRB is merged with the Department of Corrections and staff supports the Board by providing case analysis, maintaining offender records and provide administrative assistance to the Chair and the Board Members.
Board Websitehttps://www.doc.wa.gov/corrections/isrb/board-members.htm
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 9.95.003
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Industrial Insurance Appeals, Board of

Hears appeals from decisions made by the Department of Labor and Industries in several areas such as the Industrial Insurance (worker's compensation), safety citations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), and Employer Premium (tax assessments and classifications). The Board members issue the final decision in every dispute appealed to the agency and act as managers of the agency itself.
Board Websitehttp://www.biia.wa.gov/AboutBIIA.html
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 51.52.010
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Chair is an attorney, appointed from a mutually agreed to list of not less than three active or judicial members of the Washington state bar association, submitted by Association of Washington Business and the Washington State Labor Council.

The other two members shall be business representative appointed from a list of not less than three names submitted by the Association of Washington Business, and a labor representative appointed from a list of not less than three names submitted by the Washington State Labor Council.

Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families, State Interagency Coordinating Council for

Advises and assists the Department of Early Learning and other participating agencies in implementing a collaborative and comprehensive statewide system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers who have disabilities and their families, including identifying sources of fiscal and other support for services for the early intervention programs, assigning financial responsibilities to the appropriate agency, promoting interagency agreements and providing appropriate services for children.
Board Websitehttps://www.dcyf.wa.gov/about/government-community/advisory/sicc
Policy AreaHuman Services
Governor Appointments23
Total Board Positions23
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 14-03
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationPer diem and child care for parent representatives
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits3 full consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Membership of the Council shall be as follows:
A. Four members shall be parents of infants, toddlers or children with disabilities aged twelve or younger. These members shall have knowledge of, or experience with, programs for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
B. One member shall be a parent of an infant, toddler, or child with a disability aged six or younger. This member shall have knowledge of or experience with programs for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
C. Five members shall be public or private providers of early intervention services.
D. One member shall be involved in training personnel who provide early intervention services.
E. One member shall be from the Department of Early Learning; this appointee shall be someone who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
F. One member shall be from the Department of Social and Health Services; this appointee shall be someone who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
G. One member shall be from the Department of Services for the Blind; this appointee shall be someone who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
H. One member shall be from the Department of Health; this appointee shall be someone who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
I. One member shall be from the Health Care Authority; this appointee shall be someone who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
J. One member shall be a representative designated by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction who has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the agency.
K. One member shall be from the State Legislature.
L. One member shall be from Washington Head Start.
M. One member shall be from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
N. One member shall represent the Bureau of Indian Affairs or Indian Health Services.
O. One member shall represent county human services.
P. One member shall represent the military.
The Governor shall make appointments while considering the geographic representation, gender, and ethnic and cultural diversity, and a variety of delays, disabilities or diagnoses of children represented by family/parent members.

Investment Board, State

The state investment board shall exercise all the powers and perform all duties with respect to the investment of public trust and retirement funds, by Investing and reinvesting the monies of the state's trust and retirement funds.
Board Websitehttps://www.sib.wa.gov/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.33A.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationTravel reimbursement, ; for members who are not state employees, $50 per meeting allowance
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: A member of the public employees' retirement system who has been an active member for at least five years; a member of the law-enforcement officers' & firefighters' retirement system and has been an active member for at least five years; a member of the teachers' retirement system and has been an active member for at least five years.

Judicial Conduct, Commission on

Maintains confidence and integrity in the Judicial System by seeking to preserve both judicial independence and public accountability. The Commission reviews complaints alleging possible violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and enforces the state ethics legislation for all members and employees of the state Judicial system. It also has a mission to hold judges accountable for misconduct without compromising the essential independence of the judiciary.
Board Websitehttps://www.cjc.state.wa.us/index.php?page=what_we_do&section=membership
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 2.64.020
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$100 per day
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Cannot be a lawyer or a judge.

Juvenile Justice, Washington State Partnership Council on

The Washington State Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice provides a common point of analysis, planning, and advocacy for youth involved in the juvenile justice system or youth at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. The collective efforts of this broad array of stakeholders further the positive development of youth and the health and safety of the state. The group can promote juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, intervention, and behavioral health programs to ensure the effective delivery and improvement of services for youth
Board Websitehttps://dcyf.wa.gov/practice/practice-improvement/ojj/wa-pcjj
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments26
Total Board Positions26
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 20-02
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement for travel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Partnership Council membership shall consist of: one general public member to serve as chair of the council who shall not be a full-time
employee of the federal, state, or local government; one locally elected official representing general purpose local government; one representative of law enforcement; one representative of juvenile court administration; one representative of juvenile and family court judges; one representative of prosecuting attorneys; one representative of defense attorneys; one representative of the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration within DSHS; one representative of public agencies engaged in children’s mental health and concerned
with delinquency prevention or treatment; one representative of private nonprofit organizations with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, the quality of juvenile justice, education, and social services for children; one representative of volunteers who work with delinquents or potential delinquents; one representative of youth workers involved with programs that are alternatives to incarceration; one person with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and alternatives to suspension and expulsion; one person with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to learning disabilities, child abuse and neglect, and youth violence; one representative of Washington State tribes; one representative from the office of the Governor; one representative from the Washington State House of Representatives; one representative from the Washington State Senate; one representative of private or public employers who help youth with job development, job skills and training, and opportunities to help them overcome barriers to obtaining and retaining employment; one person with special experience and competence in helping youth achieve successful transition and reentry back to their communities; five members shall be under the age of 24 at the time of appointment, three of which must have been or are currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system;

Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees

Establishes and reviews college policies and oversees the general management of the Lower Columbia 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.lwtech.edu/about/trustees/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: 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.

Landscape Architects, Board of Registration for

Examines candidates for licensure or registration and holds disciplinary hearings. The Board also recommends adoption of rules and regulations for administering the regulatory laws.
Board Websitehttps://www.dol.wa.gov/business/landscapearchitects/laboardmembers.html
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments5
Total Board Positions5
Statutory AuthorityRCW 18.96.040
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$50 per day, plus travel and per diem
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four landscape architects; one public member who is not a past or present member of any other state licensing board, and who does not make his or her own livelihood from, nor have a parent, spouse, or child make their respective livelihood from providing landscape architecture services.

Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 Retirement Board

Studies pension issues and serves in a fiduciary capacity of the Leoff Plan 2 retirement plan, and sets contribution rates. The Board also recommends pension policy to the Legislature in the interest of the members and beneficiaries of LEOFF Plan 2.
Board Websitehttps://leoff.wa.gov/about-us/board-members
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.26.715
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursed for travel and education expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: This is an eleven member board appointed by the Governor. Three board members shall be active law enforcement officers who are participating in the plan. The law enforcement office board member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list provided by a recognized statewide council whose membership consists exclusively of guilds, associations, and unions representing state and local government police officers, deputies, and sheriffs and excludes federal law enforcement officers. Three board members shall be active fire fighters who are participating in the plan. The fire fighters board member shall be appointed by the Governor from a list provided by a recognized statewide council affiliated with an international association representing the interest of fire fighters. Three of the board members shall be representatives of employers and shall be appointed by the Governor. One board member shall be a member of the House of Representatives who is appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One board member shall be a member of the senate who is appointed by the Governor based on the recommendation of the Majority leader of the Senate.
*Term Information*
Law enforcement officer and firefighter board members serve terms of six years.
Employer representative board members serve terms of four years.
Legislative board members serve terms of two years, which begin on January 1st of odd-numbered years.

Legal Foundation of Washington

Administers and funds programs from interest on Lawyer's Trust Accounts (IOLTA), as directed by the Supreme Court. The Legal Foundation uses these funds to provide time and other available resources to civil legal aid programs to assist low-income people and the most vulnerable to overcome barriers in the civil justice system. The Foundation manages legal problems such as family safety, housing, health, and employment.
Board Websitehttps://legalfoundation.org/about/leadership/
Policy AreaPublic Safety
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthoritySupreme Court
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limitsno more than 2 consecutive terms
Member Requirements: The members of the Legal Foundation of Washington board are appointed by the Governor, the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors, and the Washington Supreme Court. They are eligible for a two year term and eligible for re-appointment once.

Legislative Ethics Board

Administers the Ethics Act and maintains an awareness of the long-term effects that Board decisions may have on the legislative branch of government and the public trust. The Board also emphasizes training and the utilization of ethics advisors so that questions may be addressed in an educational rather than a confrontational setting.
Board Websitehttps://leg.wa.gov/LEB/Pages/Members.aspx
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments4
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 42.52.310
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement of expenses
Term Length (years)5
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Governor selects four citizen members from nominees provided by each of the four legislative caucuses.

LGBTQ Commission, Washington State

The LGBTQ Commission was created to improve the state’s interface with the LGBTQ community, identify the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government.
Board Websitehttps://lgbtq.wa.gov/about-us/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments15
Total Board Positions15
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.114.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: The Governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon a balance and diverse distribution of race and ethnic, geographic, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practical.

Liquor and Cannabis Board

Promotes safe communities and public safety through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, and marijuana laws. The Board also educates and engages licensees, the public and other stakeholders in addressing prevention of misuse of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco through professionalism and open communication.
Board Websitehttp://www.liq.wa.gov/board/board-information
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments3
Total Board Positions3
Statutory AuthorityRCW 66.08.012
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
CompensationSalaried
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: None specified by law.

Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Commission

The purpose of the Commission is to propose recommendations to the appropriate executive agency or legislature regarding to issues related to long-term care and services. The Commission’s recommendations and decisions must be guided by the joint goals of maintaining benefit adequacy and maintaining fund solvency and sustainability.
Board Websitehttps://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeholders/long-term-services-and-supports-ltss-trust-commission
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments10
Total Board Positions21
Statutory Authority
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense Reimbursement in Accordance with RCW 43.03.250 & 43.03.050 & 43.03.060
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The Commission consists of ten Governor appointed members as identified by the position requirements.