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#	Status	Board/Commission	Eligibility Requirement	RCW	Appointing Authority	WSAC Appoints or Nominates?	How many names if nomination?	Current Member	Title	County	Appointed Date	Term Expires	Term Length	Term Limits?	Who can fill the position?	Meeting Frequency	Where does the board meet?	Travel Expenses Reimbursed?	Description Details
1	Open	Building Code Council \| Eastern Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 19.27.070	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Commissioner Al French			New appointee will begin upon appointment	Term will expire 4 years from appointment	4 years	No	WSAC Member	Monthly	Olympia	Yes	Proves independent analysis and objective advice to the legislature and the Governor's Office on state building code issues. The Council also studies, recommends revision, and provides technical and general assistance to building officials about adopted codes relating to uniform building, energy and barrier-free designs.
1	Open	Building Code Council \| Western Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 19.27.070	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Vacant			Upon Appointment	2027	4 years	No	WSAC Member	Monthly	Olympia; Zoom (virtual)	Yes	Proves independent analysis and objective advice to the legislature and the Governor's Office on state building code issues. The Council also studies, recommends revision, and provides technical and general assistance to building officials about adopted codes relating to uniform building, energy and barrier-free designs.
2	Pending Appointment	Affordable Housing Advisory Board \| Eastern Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.185B.020	Governor	Nominates	N/A	LaDon Linde	Commissioner	Yakima County	4/27/2021	1/26/2023	4 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Seattle/Olympia/Spokane	Yes	Serves as principal advisory body to the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues and advise the department on the five-year housing advisory plan.
2	Pending Appointment	Affordable Housing Advisory Board \| Western Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.185B.020	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Temple Lentz	Councilor	Clark County	2/12/2021	1/26/2025	4 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Seattle/Olympia/Spokane	Yes	Serves as principal advisory body to the Department of Commerce on housing and housing-related issues and advise the department on the five-year housing advisory plan.
2	Pending Appointment	Community Forestry Council (WCFC)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 76.15.020	Commisioner of Public Lands and State Forester	Nominates	N/A	Janet St. Clair	Commissioner	Island County	4/1/2022	12/31/2022	Completing a previously filled 3 year term	Yes - 2 consecutive 3-yr terms	WSAC Member	5 times/year	Currently Online	Yes	The mission of the Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Council is to provide leadership to create a self-sustaining urban and community forestry program that preserves, plants, and manages forests and trees for public benefits and quality of life. The program does this by teaching citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees. The program also helps local governments, citizen groups, and volunteers plant and sustain healthy trees and vegetation throughout Washington. The council was established under RCW 76.15 to advise the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in carrying out the Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program.
2	Pending Appointment	Emergency Management Council	WSAC Member		Adjutant General	Nominates		vacant					2 years		WSAC Member	every other month	online	Travel	The Washington State Emergency Management Council advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington Military Department on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management by promoting, assessing and reporting on statewide emergency readiness. Multiple Emergency Management-related committees, groups and commissions support the Washington Military Department's mission of minimizing the impact of emergencies and disasters on the people, property, environment and economy of Washington state.
2	Pending Appointment	Forensic Investigations Council (FIC) - 8	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.103.040	Governor	Nominates	2 names for each	Julie Olson	Councilor	Clark County	9/8/2021	8/10/2025	4 years	N/A	WSAC Member	N/A	N/A	Yes	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.
2	Pending Appointment	Forest Practices Board	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 76.09	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Vicki Raines	Commissioner	Grays Harbor County	1/28/2020	12/31/2022	4 Years	N/A	WSAC Member	Every other month	Online	Travel Expenses	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.
2	Pending Appointment	Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC)	County Government Employee	N/A	State Auditor	Nominates	N/A	Brenda Oestreich	Budget Director	Grays Harbor County	1/1/20	12/31/2022	3 years	Yes - 2 consecutive 3-yr terms (3rd term if granted)		Typically twice per year (May or June and December). Ucoming meetings October 5 and December 7, 9am-12pm. Meetings are currently held virtually.	Virtual	No	The Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) makes recommendations to the Legislature and responds when lawmakers change policies that affect the Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Systems (BARS) Manual. The Committee reviews state and federal legislation and proposed changes from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). GASB is the primary authority that determines Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for state and local governments. The Committee also advises the State Auditor’s Office on issues relating to the prescription of a uniform financial reporting system for cities and counties.
2	Pending Appointment	Health, State Board of (SBOH)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.20.030	Governor	Nominates		Temple Lentz	Councilor	Clark County			3 years	No	WSAC Member	Monthly	Virtual	Travel expenses	The state board may advise the secretary on health policy issues pertaining to the department of health and the state. Shall provide a forum for the development of public health policy in Washington state. It is authorized to recommend to the secretary the means for obtaining appropriate citizen and professional involvement in all public health policy formulation and other matters related to the powers and duties of the department. It is further empowered to hold hearings and explore ways to improve the health status of the citizenry.
2	Pending Appointment	Sentencing Guidelines Commission	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	Chapter 9.94A RCW	Governor	Nominates	One person	Derek Young	Commissioner	Pierce County	10/10/2019	8/2/2021	3 years	no	one elected county official	Monthly, second Friday 9am-12pm	Online	Yes	The Sentencing Guidelines Commission promotes accountability and equity in adult and juvenile sentencing, provides accurate and timely information about sentencing, and recommends improvements in the criminal justice system. The Commission consists of 20 voting members and four non-voting members. (RCW 9.94A.860)
2	Pending Appointment	Citizens Advisory Committee on Pipeline Safety	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 81.88.140	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Jerome Delvin	Commissioner	Benton County	1/26/2018	7/31/2022	3 years	Serving 2nd term (8/1/19)	WSAC Member	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Washington State Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety is a governor-appointed committee that meets regularly to discuss, identify, review and highlight pipeline safety issues on a local and national level. The committee consists of nine voting members representing the public, including local government, and elected officials. Four non-voting members represent owners and operators of hazardous liquid and gas pipelines. The members serve three year staggered terms. The committee is staffed by the Utilities and Transportation Commission’s Pipeline SAfety Program.
2	Pending Appointment	Forensic Investigations Council (FIC) - 7	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.103.040	Governor	Nominates	2	VACANT			Upon Appointment	8/10/2023	Completing a previously filled 4-year term	No	WSAC Member	Monthly	Seattle/Virtual	Yes	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.
2	Pending Appointment	Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) \| Seat 1	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 47.06A.030	Governor	Nominates (2 spots)	4 names for each vacancy	Temple Lentz	Councilor	Clark County	10/1/2019	6/30/2022	4 Years	No	WSAC Member	Every other month	Various Locations	Yes	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.
3	Filled	Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) \| Western Representative - Seat 2	County Engineer	N/A	WSDOT	Nominates	N/A	Tim Fife	County Engineer	Lewis County	1/1/2020	12/31/2025	4 years	Yes	WSACE Member	*Meets on "as need" basis	Olympia (In Dec)	No	The Local Bridge Program focus is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties.
3	Filled	Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) \| Eastern Representative - Seat 1	County Engineer	N/A	WSDOT	Nominates	N/A	Wayne Cornwall	County Engineer	Stevens County	7/1/2020	12/31/2026	4 years	Yes	WSACE Member	*Meets on "as need" basis	Olympia (In Dec)	No	The Local Bridge Program focus is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties.
3	Filled	Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) \| Eastern Representative - Seat 2	County Engineer	N/A	WSDOT	Nominates	N/A	Matt Pietrusziewics	County Engineer	Yakima County	July 2022	12/31/2027	4 years	Yes	WSACE Member	Yearly and As-Needed	Currently Online	No	The Local Bridge Program focus is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties.
3	Filled	Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) \| Western Representative - Seat 1 (Alternate)	County Engineer	N/A	WSDOT	Nominates	2	Grace Kane	Public Works Director / County Engineer	Skagit County	12/31/2022	12/31/2026	4 years	Yes	WSACE Member	*Meets on "as need" basis	Olympia (In Dec)	No	The Local Bridge Program focus is to preserve and improve the condition of bridges that are physically deteriorated or structurally deficient through replacement, rehabilitation and systematic preventive maintenance, that are owned by cities and counties.
3	Filled	Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB)	County Representative with Public Works Experience/Knowledge	RCW 39.10.220	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Erik Martin	Manager	Lewis County	2/4/22	No Expiration	N/A	No		6 times/year with additional meetings as needed	Olympia/Virtual	Mileage, parking, and airfare	The purpose of the board is 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.The 2005 Legislature created the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) under ESHB 1830 (RCW 39.10) to review alternative public works contracting procedures and provide guidance to state policymakers on ways to further enhance the quality, efficiency and accountability of public works contracting methods.
3	Filled	Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Janet St Clair	Commissioner	Island County	7/6/2021	7/1/2024	3 years	Yes - 2 consecutive 3-yr terms	WSAC Member	Every other month	Olympia, WA	N/A	The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) was formed in 1982 to respond to local economic development in Washington communities. CERB provides funding to local governments and federally-recognized tribes for public infrastructure which supports private business growth and expansion. Eligible projects include domestic and industrial water, storm water, wastewater, public buildings, telecommunications, and port facilities.
3	Filled	Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Fund Advisory Committee - Eastern	Elected County Representative	RCW 43.99N.060	WA State Recreation and Conservation Office	Nominates		Bob Bugert	Commissioner	Chelan County	3/15/2022	Upon completion of fund grant program (1-1.5 years)	N/A	N/A	Elected County Representative	4-6 times/year	Online	Yes	RCW 43.99N.060 directs the WA State Recreation and Conservation Office to allocate excess revenues from Seahawks Stadium Bonds (which expired Jan 2021) to Cities, Counties, and nonprofits to acquire, develop, and maintain community athletic facilities. This needs to be done through the development of a competitive grant program. Statute prescribes some of the policies for these grants ($42m available) but the majority of policymaking, as well as identifying an overall goal for these funds is delegated to the RCO. We are putting together an Advisory Committee to meet now through late 2023 to help us develop those goals and policies. We are looking for (a county elected official) (or two) to serve on this advisory committee with other elected leaders, parks and recreation professionals, and community and social service organizations and individuals.
3	Filled	Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Fund Advisory Committee - Western	Elected County Representative	RCW 43.99N.060	WA State Recreation and Conservation Office	Nominates		Carolina Mejia	Commissioner	Thurston County	3/15/2022	Upon completion of fund grant program (1-1.5 years)	N/A	N/A	Elected County Representative	4-6 times/year	Online	Yes	RCW 43.99N.060 directs the WA State Recreation and Conservation Office to allocate excess revenues from Seahawks Stadium Bonds (which expired Jan 2021) to Cities, Counties, and nonprofits to acquire, develop, and maintain community athletic facilities. This needs to be done through the development of a competitive grant program. Statute prescribes some of the policies for these grants ($42m available) but the majority of policymaking, as well as identifying an overall goal for these funds is delegated to the RCO. We are putting together an Advisory Committee to meet now through late 2023 to help us develop those goals and policies. We are looking for (a county elected official) (or two) to serve on this advisory committee with other elected leaders, parks and recreation professionals, and community and social service organizations and individuals.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 1	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Seth Walker	Engineering & Construction Chief	Walla Walla County	1/1/2016	No expiration	N/A	No term limits nor regular meetings. The committee meets based on emerging needs.	WSAC or WSACE	*Meets on "as need" basis	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 2	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Craig Erdman	County Engineer	Franklin County	12/9/2019	No expiration	N/A	No term limits nor regular meetings. The committee meets based on emerging needs.	WSAC or WSACE	*Meets on "as need" basis	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 3	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Eric Pierson	County Engineer / PW Director	Chelan County	12/9/2019	No expiration	N/A	No term limits nor regular meetings. The committee meets based on emerging needs.	WSAC or WSACE	*Meets on "as need" basis	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 4	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Grace Amundsen Barnkow	County Engineer	Pacific County	5/16/22	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC or WSACE	As-needed	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 5	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Wayne Cornwall	County Engineer and Public Works Director	Stevens County	5/16/22	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC or WSACE	As-Needed	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Design Standards Committee \| County Engineer - Seat 6	County Engineer	RCW 43.32.010	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Theresa Parsons	Engineering Design Manager	Thurston County	2/1/2019	No expiration	N/A	No term limits nor regular meetings. The committee meets based on emerging needs.	WSAC or WSACE	*Meets on "as need" basis	N/A	No	The County Design Standards Committee adopts standards and seeks to encourage standardization of road design elements where necessary for consistency and to assure that motoring, bicycling, and pedestrian public safety needs are met. Considerations include safety, convenience, pleasant appearance, proper drainage, and economical maintenance. The committees recognize that cities and counties must have the flexibility to carry out the general duty to provide streets, roads, and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public.
3	Filled	County Development Institute (CDI) of Washington	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember		WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Mark Ozias	Commissioner	Clallam County	2/5/2021	2/1/2023	2 years	Yes - 2 consecutive 3-yr terms	WSAC Member	Monthly thru Nov 2021, then Quarterly thereafter	Teleconference	No	The County Development Institute (CDI) is a joint partnership program between the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) and Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP). We are currently recruiting one WSAC member to fill a vacancy on our committee. Committee members will serve a two-year term, helping with the launch and oversight of the revitalized Certified Public Official (CPO) training program.
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population under 30k	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Rob Coffman	Commissioner	Lincoln County	N/A	6/30/2022	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population under 30k \| County Engineer	County Engineer	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC/WSACE	WSACE Nominates	N/A	Grant (Walt) Morgan	County Engineer / PW Director	Garfield County	7/1/2020	6/30/2023	3 years	No	WSACE Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population over 150k	Elected Official in a county with population over 150,000	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Carolina Mejia	Commissioner	Thurston County	Immediately	6/30/2024	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	Yes	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population over 150k	Elected Official in a county with population over 150,000	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Al French	Commissioner	Spokane County	7/1/2020	6/30/2023	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	Yes	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population over 150k \| County Engineer	County Engineer	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC/WSACE	WSACE Nominates	N/A	Doug McCormick	County Engineer	Snohomish County	7/1/2021	6/30/2024	3 years	No	WSACE Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population 30k-150k	Elected Official in a county with population between 30,000 to 150,000	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Lindsey Pollock	Commissioner	Lewis County	Immediately	6/30/2023	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	Yes	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population 30k-150k	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Lisa Janicki	Commissioner	Skagit County	7/1/2021	6/30/2024	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population 30k-150k	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Brad Peck	Commissioner	Franklin County	1/1/2021 Reappointed 5/11/22	6/30/2025	3 years	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	County Road Administration Board (CRAB) - Population 30k-150k \| County Engineer	County Engineer	RCW 36.78.030	WSAC/WSACE	Appoints	N/A	Eric Pierson	County Engineer and Public Works Director	Chelan County		6/30/2025	3 years	No	WSACE Member	Quarterly	Olympia (See Schedule)	N/A	The Washington State County Road Administration Board (CRAB) provides accountability through standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, and technical and professional assistance to the 39 Washington State County Road Departments in accordance with RCW 36.78.070
3	Filled	Criminal Justice Treatment Account Panel \| Primary	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 71.24.580	Health Care Authority (HCA)	Appoints	N/A	Dennis Weber	Commissioner	Cowlitz County	10/1/2019	No expiration	N/A	No; served since 2016	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia, but now using GoTo Webinar (as of March 2020)	N/A	The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) provides funds to counties to provide alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals who are under the supervision of the courts. Based on a 2003 Washington Institute for Public Policy study, treatment coordinated with court supervision is a cost-effective tool in reducing substance abuse recidivism among offenders.
3	Filled	Criminal Justice Training Account Panel \| Alternate	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 71.24.580	Health Care Authority (HCA)	Appoints	N/A	Cindy Wolf	Counci Member	San Juan County	5/10/2021	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia, but now using GoTo Webinar	N/A	The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) provides funds to counties to provide alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals who are under the supervision of the courts. Based on a 2003 Washington Institute for Public Policy study, treatment coordinated with court supervision is a cost-effective tool in reducing substance abuse recidivism among offenders.
3	Filled	E-911 Advisory Committee \| Eastern Representative	County Representative	RCW 38.52.530	WA State Military Department	Nominates	N/A	Jerome Delvin	Commissioner	Benton County	1/1/2021	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	University Place (Pierce)	N/A	The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services.
3	Filled	E-911 Advisory Committee \| Eastern Representative - Alternate	County Representative	RCW 38.52.530	WA State Military Department	Nominates	N/A	Brad Peck	Commissioner	Franklin County	1/18/2012	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	University Place (Pierce)	N/A	The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services.
3	Filled	E-911 Advisory Committee \| Western Representative	County Representative	RCW 38.52.530	WA State Military Department	Nominates	N/A	Tim Lenk	Radio Comms Program Manager	Pierce County	5/5/2012	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	University Place (Pierce)	N/A	The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services.
3	Filled	E-911 Advisory Committee \| Western Representative - Alternate	County Representative	RCW 38.52.530	WA State Military Department	Nominates	N/A	Peter Browning	Commissioner	Skagit County	9/16/21	No expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	Quarterly	University Place (Pierce)	N/A	The Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee was created in 1991 to advise and assist the State Enhanced 911 Coordinator in coordinating and facilitating the implementation and operation of enhanced 911 throughout the state. The members of the committee represent diverse geographical areas of the state and work together to recommend actions that help set uniform National and State standards for Enhanced 911 services.
3	Filled	Puget Sound Partnership - Ecosystem Coordination Board	County Representative	RCW 90.71.250	Puget Sound Partnership Leadership Council	Nominates	1-3	Kevin Shutty	Commissioner	Mason County	3/3/2022	6/30/2025	Completing a previously filled 4 year term	No	County Representative	Quarterly	Online	Yes	The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency leading the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. The Puget Sound Partnership brings together hundreds of partners to mobilize partner action around a common agenda, advance Sound investments, and advance priority actions by supporting partners. The Ecosystem Coordination Board's main role is to advise the Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council on carrying out its responsibilities. The Board is made up of 27 members representing specific interests around the Sound.
3	Filled	Puget Sound Partnership - Ecosystem Coordination Board (Alternate)	County Representative	RCW 90.71.250	WSAC	Appoints		Ryan Mello	Councilmember	Pierce County	3/3/2022	6/30/2026	4 years	No	County Representative	Quarterly	Online	Yes	The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency leading the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. The Puget Sound Partnership brings together hundreds of partners to mobilize partner action around a common agenda, advance Sound investments, and advance priority actions by supporting partners. The Ecosystem Coordination Board's main role is to advise the Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council on carrying out its responsibilities. The Board is made up of 27 members representing specific interests around the Sound.
3	Filled	Emergency Management Council \| Primary	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	N/A	Emergency Management Division	Appoints	N/A	Stephanie Wright	Commissioner	Snohomish County	4/17/2019	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	N/A	Quarterly	Camp Murray (Tacoma)	N/A	The Washington State Emergency Management Council advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington Military Department on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management by promoting, assessing and reporting on statewide emergency readiness. Multiple Emergency Management-related committees, groups, and commissions support the Washington Military Department's mission of minimizing the impact of emergencies and disasters on the people, property, environment, and economy of Washington state.
3	Filled	Emergency Management Council \| Alternate	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	N/A	Emergency Management Division	Appoints	N/A	Gene Strong	Commissioner	Wahkiakum County	4/17/2019	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	N/A	Quarterly	Camp Murray (Tacoma)	N/A	The Washington State Emergency Management Council advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington Military Department on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management by promoting, assessing and reporting on statewide emergency readiness. Multiple Emergency Management-related committees, groups, and commissions support the Washington Military Department's mission of minimizing the impact of emergencies and disasters on the people, property, environment, and economy of Washington state.
3	Filled	Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Care Steering Committee	County Representative	N/A	Secretary of the Department of Health	Nominates	N/A	Mike Hilley	EMS Manager	Whatcom County	8/1/2019	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	DOH Secretary (healthcare focused)	Quarterly	N/A	N/A	The secretary-appointed, 30-member steering committee on EMS and trauma systems consists of representatives from surgeons/physicians, hospitals, firefighters, local health departments, consumers and other affected groups. The committee advises the Department of Health of EMS and trauma care needs throughout the state, reviews regional EMS and trauma care plans and recommends changes to the department before it adopts the plans. Reviews proposed department rules for EMS and trauma care, and recommends modifications in rules about EMS and trauma care.
3	Filled	Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) \| Seat 2	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 47.06A	Governor	Nominates (2 spots)	4 names for each vacancy	Art Swannack	Commissioner	Whitman County	7/1/2020	6/30/2024	4 years	No	WSAC Member	Every other month	Various Locations	Yes	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.
3	Filled	Housing Finance Commission	County Elected Representative	RCW 43.180.040	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Greg Brotherton	Commissioner	Jefferson County	9/16/2021	6/30/2025	4 years	N/A	Elected Local Official (w/experience in local housing programs)	Monthly	N/A	Yes ($50 per day + travel per diem)	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.
3	Filled	Invasive Species Council of Washington State \| Eastern Washington	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	N/A	Washington Invasive Species Council	Nominates	N/A	Ron Anderson	Commissioner	Yakima County	8/21/2020	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	Quarterly	Olympia	N/A	The council was created by the Washington State Legislature in 2006 and is tasked with providing policy level direction, planning, and coordination for combatting harmful invasive species in Washington State and preventing the introduction of other invasive species that may be harmful. At creation, the Legislature recognized the important role of counties and recognized the differences faced by counties both east and west of the Cascades as it relates to invasive species. The council includes twenty-two organizations having a stake in invasive species prevention and management, ranging in scale from nation, to regional, to statewide, and local organizations.
3	Filled	Justice Assistance Grant Advisory Committee	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember		WSAC	Appoints		Peter Browning	Commissioner	Skagit County	October 2022	No expiration	N/A	N/A	Elected County Official (preferred by WSAC)	3-4 times/year (Next meeting will be first Thursday after Labor Day)	Virtual	N/A	The Byrne-JAG program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. While local jurisdictions can and do receive funds directly, the Department of Commerce is the State Administering Agency for Washington’s annual allocation of the funds. JAG funding is very flexible and can be used to support a range of program areas, including law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. We implement an ongoing process to assess how the distribution of our state’s JAG grant funding should be prioritized within the federal guidelines and purpose areas. We do this with the assistance of an Advisory Committee made up of members who represent a broad range of expertise in the criminal justice, social services and public health systems. Bringing their professional expertise to bear, committee members help us set current and future priorities for the program. Advisory Committee member organizations have received JAG grants for various purposes in previous cycles; that does not preclude them from serving on the Committee.
3	Filled	Law Enforcement & Fire Fighters Plan 2 Retirement Board (LEOFF)	County Elected Representative	N/A	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Wolfgang Opitz	Deputy Budget Director	Pierce County	7/1/2020	6/30/2024	4 years	No	Governor	Monthly	Olympia	Yes	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.
3	Filled	Maritime Washington Advisory Board	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	https://preservewa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mgmt-Plan-5.3.22-reduced-size.pdf	Washington Trust Board of Directors	Nominates	1	Kate Dean	Commissioner	Jefferson County	October 2022	10/31/2024	2 years	Eligible for second 2-year term		Hourly virtual meeting every other Month starting November 2022 (first will occur November 2022). Yearly half-day in-person meeting. Attend occasional events.	Virtual besides one annual in-person meeting	No	Over the past two years, people from across the region have helped chart the course ahead for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. Guided by a Management Plan Steering Committee, this planning process culminated in a Management Plan that outlines the vision, goals, strategies, and policies for Maritime Washington. Now, as we begin to implement this Management Plan, we are convening a new Advisory Board to help lead the way. The Maritime Washington Advisory Board will provide guidance, support, and advice to Maritime Washington staff in their implementation and administration of the heritage area as outlined in the Management Plan. The Maritime Washington Advisory Board will include 15-20 members, including two representatives from Tribes within the heritage area. It will strive to be representative of the many perspectives, communities, geographies, areas of expertise, and organizations participating in the National Heritage Area—providing ongoing insight into the needs and priorities of Washington’s diverse maritime landscape.
3	Filled	Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons Task Force	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember		President of Senate and Speaker of the House	Nominates	N/A	Jani Hitchen	Councilmember	Pierce County	10/1/2021	9/30/2024	3 years			Minimum of Twice per year		No	The task force shall coordinate a statewide response to the urgent problem of missing and murdered women. The Task Force builds on previous state efforts and will review and analyze laws and policies to provide recommendations to the Legislature on previously unaddressed challenges in data collection and reporting practices, prosecutorial trends and practices, prevention and response services, and systemic causes of violence against American Indian and Alaska Native people.
3	Filled	Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.110.030 & RCW 43.103.040	MRSC	N/A	N/A	Kate Dean	Commissioner	Jefferson County	6/1/2017	6/1/2027	2 years	Yes, these are 2 year terms, but you can serve up to 10 years max	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their citizens by providing legal and policy guidance on any topic. At MRSC, we believe the most effective government is a well-informed local government, and as cities, counties, and special purpose districts face rapid changes and significant challenges, we are here to help.
3	Filled	Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.110.030 & RCW 43.103.040	MRSC	N/A	N/A	Al French	Commissioner	Spokane County	6/1/2011	6/1/2021	2 years	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps local governments across Washington State better serve their citizens by providing legal and policy guidance on any topic. At MRSC, we believe the most effective government is a well-informed local government, and as cities, counties, and special purpose districts face rapid changes and significant challenges, we are here to help.
3	Filled	Board of Natural Resources	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.30.205		Special appointment process	N/A	Lisa Janicki	Commissioner	Skagit County	1/1/2023	No Expiration	4 years	No term limit, serves at discretion of WSAC.	County Legislative Authority	Monthly	Olympia	N/A	The Board of Natural Resources sets policies to guide how the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages our state’s lands and resources. The board was formed when DNR was created in 1957. The Board has several responsibilities: Approve trust land timber sales; Approve sales, exchanges, or purchases of trust lands; Establish the sustainable harvest level for forested trust lands.
3	Filled	Noxious Weed Control Board	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 17.10.030	Washington State Noxious Weed Board	Appoints	N/A	Randy Johnson	Commissioner	Clallam County	6/5/2019	6/30/2023	4 years	There are no term limits but re-appointment by WSAC is necessary at the expiration of the term or appointment of a new representative.	N/A	Monthly	Various Locations	N/A	The Board advises the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) about noxious weed control in Washington State. Through its actions and policy decisions, it helps coordinate and supports the activities of the 48 county noxious weed control boards and weed districts of Washington. The Board also works with neighboring states and British Columbia and provides leadership on regional or statewide noxious weed projects.
3	Filled	Public Defense Advisory Committee	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	See RCW 2.70.030 for special eligibility requirements	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Tye Menser	Commissioner	Thurston County	2/4/22	No Expiration	N/A	No	WSAC Member	8 times/year	Currently Online	Yes	Provides supervision and direction to the Office of Public Defense, an independent agency in the Judicial Branch. The Committee administers all criminal appellate indigent defense services and contracts with attorneys to represent indigent parents, custodians, and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings.
3	Filled	Public Health Advisory Board \| Eastern Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	HB 1152	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Chris Branch	Commissioner	Okanogan County	9/16/21		3 years		WSAC Member - Eastern WA	TBD			Advise and provide feedback to the governmental public health system and provide formal public recommendations on public health; Monitor the performance of the governmental public health system; Develop goals and a direction for public health in Washington and provide recommendations to improve public health performance and to achieve the identified goals and direction; Advise and report to the secretary; Coordinate with the governor's office, department, state board of health, local health jurisdictions, and the secretary; Evaluate public health emergency response and provide recommendations for future response, including coordinating with relevant committees, task forces, and stakeholders to analyze the COVID-19 public health response; and Evaluate the use of foundational public health services funding by the governmental public health system.
3	Filled	Public Health Advisory Board \| Western Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	HB 1152	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Jani Hitchen	Councilmember	Pierce County	9/16/21		3 years		WSAC Member - Wester WA	TBD			Advise and provide feedback to the governmental public health system and provide formal public recommendations on public health; Monitor the performance of the governmental public health system; Develop goals and a direction for public health in Washington and provide recommendations to improve public health performance and to achieve the identified goals and direction; Advise and report to the secretary; Coordinate with the governor's office, department, state board of health, local health jurisdictions, and the secretary; Evaluate public health emergency response and provide recommendations for future response, including coordinating with relevant committees, task forces, and stakeholders to analyze the COVID-19 public health response; and Evaluate the use of foundational public health services funding by the governmental public health system.
3	Filled	Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification Board	County Commissioner/Councilmember	Senate Bill 5555	WSAC	Appoints		Tom Handy	Commissioner	Whitman County	September 2022	TBD	TBD	TBD	WSAC member	Likely monthly at first, then less frequently	Initially virtual	If in-person was required in the futuer, travel will be covered	Senate Bill 5555 was recently signed into law and established a 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification Program. As part of the legislation a certification board is being established in the Washington State 911 Coordination Office, to oversee the program. This board will have representation from key stakeholders and will play a pivotal role in the development of this new program. Duties of the certification board include: Adopting bylaws for the newly established board. Adopting rules to implement 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certification. Reviewing and approving state-approved training programs. Establishing recertification requirements.
3	Filled	Public Works Board (PWB) \| Eastern Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.155.030	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Jerome Delvin	Commissioner	Benton County	7/1/2020	6/30/2024	4 years	N/A	WSAC Member	Monthly	Olympia	Yes	Provides financial and technical assistance to Washington communities for critical public health, safety, and environmental infrastructure that supports community at economic vitality. The Board administers four programs associated with the Public Works Trust Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, and the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program.
3	Filled	Public Works Board (PWB) \| Western Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.155.030	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Sharon Trask	Commissioner	Mason County	10/21/2019	6/30/2023	4 years	N/A	WSAC Member	Monthly	Olympia	Yes	Provides financial and technical assistance to Washington communities for critical public health, safety, and environmental infrastructure that supports community at economic vitality. The Board administers four programs associated with the Public Works Trust Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, and the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program.
3	Filled	Public Works Board (PWB) \| Public Works Director/Engineer	Public Works Official	RCW 43.155.030	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Kelly Snyder	Public Works Director	Snohomish County	7/1/2021	6/30/2025	4 years	N/A	WSACE Member	Monthly	Olympia	Yes	Provides financial and technical assistance to Washington communities for critical public health, safety, and environmental infrastructure that supports community at economic vitality. The Board administers four programs associated with the Public Works Trust Fund, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, and the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program.
3	Filled	Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council	County Representative	N/A	Puget Sound Partnership	Nominates	N/A	Megan Dunn	Councilmember	Snohomish County	2/3/2021	No Expiration	4 years	N/A	Elected Official	Monthly	Teleconference	Yes	The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council advises the Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council on decisions relating to salmon recovery and the implementation of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan. The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council’s recommendations help set priorities for the types of recovery work to conduct, determine what issues to focus on, and provide recommendations for future projects and funding. The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council includes representatives from the diverse constituents working on salmon recovery throughout the Sound, including representatives from federal agencies, state agencies, local jurisdictions, all Puget Sound tribes, all Puget Sound watersheds, business and agriculture entities, and environmental entities. To create lasting and durable outcomes, operating procedures specify that decisions strive for consensus.
3	Filled	Sex Offender Policy Board	WSAC Member	RCW 9.94A.8673	WSAC	Appoints	One person	Christine Minney	Councilmember	San Juan County	5/17/2022	6/1/2023 when project is finished	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	Monthly	Online	Yes	In 2008, the legislature passed SSB 6596 to create the Sex Offender Policy Board (SOPB). The Legislature's intent was to promote a coordinated and integrated response to sex offender management and create an entity to respond to issues that arise, such as integrating state and federal laws in a way that enhances the state's interest in protecting the community with an emphasis on public safety. The Board is assigned a wide variety of duties that range from conducting individual case reviews to undertaking projects that inform policy related to sex offenders.
3	Filled	Shoreline Hearings Board (SHB) \| Seat 1	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	Chapter 90.58 RCW	Shoreline Hearings Board	Appoints	N/A	Rob Gelder	Commissioner	Kitsap County	2013	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Shoreline Management Act, ("SMA") Chapter 90.58 RCW provides for the management of development along the state shorelines. Local government has the primary responsibility for initiating the planning required by the SMA and administering the regulatory program consistent with the policy and provisions of the Act. The Department of Ecology acts primarily in a supportive and review capacity with an emphasis on providing assistance to local government and on insuring compliance with the policy and provisions of the SMA.
3	Filled	Shoreline Hearings Board (SHB) \| Alternate	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	Chapter 90.58 RCW	Shoreline Hearings Board	Appoints	N/A	Dennis Weber	Commissioner	Cowlitz County	2019	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Shoreline Management Act, ("SMA") Chapter 90.58 RCW provides for the management of development along the state shorelines. Local government has the primary responsibility for initiating the planning required by the SMA and administering the regulatory program consistent with the policy and provisions of the Act. The Department of Ecology acts primarily in a supportive and review capacity with an emphasis on providing assistance to local government and on insuring compliance with the policy and provisions of the SMA.
3	Filled	Shoreline Hearings Board (SHB)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	Chapter 90.58 RCW	Shoreline Hearings Board	Appoints	N/A	Jamie Stephens	Councilmember	San Juan County	2013	No Expiration	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	N/A	N/A	N/A	The Shoreline Management Act, ("SMA") Chapter 90.58 RCW provides for the management of development along the state shorelines. Local government has the primary responsibility for initiating the planning required by the SMA and administering the regulatory program consistent with the policy and provisions of the Act. The Department of Ecology acts primarily in a supportive and review capacity with an emphasis on providing assistance to local government and on insuring compliance with the policy and provisions of the SMA.
3	Filled	Snowmobile Advisory Committee	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 46.10.320	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Rob Jones	Commissioner	Grant County	9/16/2021	10/1/2024	3 years	No term limit, serves at discection of WSAC.	WSAC Member	Twice a Year	Olympia	N/A	The purpose of the committee is to assist and advise the commission in the planned development of snowmobile facilities and programs.
3	Filled	State Advisory Council on Homelessness	County Representative	Executive Order 15-01	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Kirsten Jewell	Housing & Homelessness Division Manager	Kitsap County	2/10/2020	1/4/2024	4 years	Yes - only 2 full 4-yr terms max (Kirsten is on 2nd term)	County Representative	Quarterly	N/A	Yes, travel expense	Makes policy recommendations to the Governor and to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board at least annually on ways to enhance the state's ability to respond to the needs of people who are homeless, who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who have been homeless. The Council will coordinate recommendations with the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and provide a forum for an integrated and consistent statewide approach to address homelessness.
3	Filled	State Council on Aging	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.20A.685	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Art Swannack	Commissioner	Whitman County	11/24/2020	9/15/2023	3 years	Yes - 2 consecutive 3-yr terms	WSAC Member	Monthly	Virtual (for now)	Yes	The Washington State Council on Aging is established to serve as an advisory council to the Governor, the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services and Aging and Long-Term Support Administration. The State Council is responsible to comment and advise on the federally funded programs of the Older Americans Act and other federal programs as required by federal law and regulation.
3	Filled	State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC)	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.105.331	State Chief Information Officer (CIO)	Nominates	1-3	VACANT	Dennis Weber	Commissioner	Cowlitz County	44621	No Expiration	N/A	WSAC Member	6 times/year	Currently Online	No	The State Interoperability Executive Committee aids all levels of government to achieve interoperability by functioning as a subcommittee of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Members represent a number of agencies divided nearly evenly between state and local jurisdictions.
3	Filled	State-Level Vehicle Residences Workgroup	County Commissioner/Councilmember	SB 5689, pg 6-7	Washington State University’s (WSU) Division of Governmental Studies and Services	Nominates	1	Peter Browning	Commissioner	Skagit County	8/10/22	12/31/2022	N/A	N/A	WSAC Member	Minimum 3 through December 2022	Online		Washington State University’s (WSU) Division of Governmental Studies and Services (DGSS) is beginning work on a study funded by the Washington State Legislature regarding the towing and impounding of vehicles used as residences. The legislature has tasked WSU with creating a workgroup of stakeholders to review the legal findings by the Washington supreme court in the recent case of City of Seattle v. Long. The workgroup is required to meet a minimum of three times to produce a set of recommendations for amending Chapter 46.55 which provides the legal framework for towing and impounding vehicles. These recommendations must be put into a final report for submission to the legislature and the governor no later than December 1, 2022.
3	Filled	Tax Structure Work Group	County Elected Official	ESHB 1109, Section 137 (wa.gov)	WSAC	Appoints		Amanda McKinney	Commissioner	Yakima County	1/1/2023	No Expiration	No	No	County Elected Official / WSAC Member	Monthly	Virtual	Yes	In 2017, the Washington State Legislature established the Tax Structure Work Group (TSWG) to identify options to make the Washington State tax code more fair, adequate, stable, and transparent. As of 2019, the TSWG is comprised of bipartisan Washington State legislators, as well as representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Washington State Department of Revenue, the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The TSWG facilitates public discussions throughout the state about the advantages and disadvantages of the state's current and potential tax structure to inform recommendations to improve Washington State’s tax structure to benefit individuals, families, and businesses in Washington State. (ESHB 1109, Sec 137)
3	Filled	Technology Services Board	County Representative	N/A	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Viggo Forde	CIO & Director of IT	Snohomish	11/1/2020	10/31/2023	3 years	(Candidate given us from Gov office to review)	County Representative / Employee	Quarterly	Olympia	Yes	The Technology Services Board (TSB) focuses primarily on information technology (IT) strategic vision and planning; enterprise architecture; policy and standards; and major project oversight. Members include legislators, business leaders, agency directors and a union representative.
3	Filled	Traffic Safety Commission	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 43.59.030	Governor	Nominates	N/A	Sam Low	Commissioner	Snohomish County	2/12/2021	01/01/2075*	N/A	*At pleasure of the Governor	N/A	4 times a year	Olympia, WA	N/A	Promotes traffic safety through reducing traffic fatalities and injuries to zero by 2030. The Commission leads statewide efforts and builds partnerships through law enforcement support and roadway engineering solutions.
3	Filled	Transportation Demand Management (TDM) \| Technical Committee	County Representative	N/A	Department of Transportation	Nominates	No cap on names	Kim Stolz	Employer Services Specialist	Spokane County	7/1/2020	6/30/2024	4 years	N/A	Per RCW - Municipality Entity; so WSAC or AWC Member (or Staff)	10 times a year	Olympia & Various	Yes	The mission of the TDM Executive Board is to improve the quality of life for all Washingtonians by shaping and determining policies that support successful, innovative TDM programs statewide. The purpose of the board is to influence broad TDM goals and targets; inform policy; and elevate the profile TDM can play in advancing collective outcomes around public health, economic vitality, climate change, and supporting thriving communities. The TDM Executive Board also supports WSDOT’s strategic plan, specifically its inclusion and Practical Solutions goal areas, as well as the Governor’s Results Washington initiative. The board is supported by a 16-member technical committee that will take input from the board to develop TDM program recommendations.
3	Filled	Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) \| Serves on Transit Board	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 47.26.121	Secretary of the Department of Transportation	Nominates	Two Names	Al French	Commissioner	Spokane County	1/1/2021	6/30/2024	4 years	N/A	WSAC Member	5 times a year	Various Locations	Yes	Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
3	Filled	Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) \| County Engineer or Public Works Director	County Engineer or PW Director	RCW 47.26.121	Secretary of the Department of Transportation	Nominates	Two Names	Jennifer Walker	Public Works Director	Thurston County	3/1/2019	6/30/2024	4 years	*Eligible for reappointment through 2nd term ending 6/30/28	WSACE Member	5 times a year	Various Locations	Yes	Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
3	Filled	Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) \| Population less than 125k	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 47.26.121	Secretary of the Department of Transportation	Nominates	Two Names	Scott Hutsell	Commissioner	Lincoln County	7/1/2022	6/30/2026	4 years		WSAC Member	5 times a year	Various Locations	Yes	Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
3	Filled	Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) \| Pop. 125k or greater	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 47.26.121	Secretary of the Department of Transportation	Nominates	Two Names	Sam Low	Councilmember	Snohomish	12/16/2019	6/30/2026	4 years		WSAC Member	5 times a year	Various Locations	Yes	Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
3	Filled	Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) \| Planning Director or County Engineer	County Engineer / Planning Director	RCW 47.26.121	Secretary of the Department of Transportation	Nominates	Two Names	Scott Chesney	Planning Director	Spokane County	7/1/2022	6/30/2024	4 years	Eligible for 2 additional 4 year terms	WSACE Member	5 times a year	Various Locations	Yes	Fosters state investment in quality local transportation projects. The Board distributes grant funding and selects transportation projects that best address the criteria of the funding program. The TIB is also responsible for the final selection of programs and projects funded from the Central Puget Sound public transportation account; public transportation account; and the intermodal surface transportation efficiency act of 1991.
3	Filled	Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) - Statewide Advisory Committee \| Eastern Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 89.08.070	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Wes McCart	Commissioner	Stevens County	7/17/2019	7/17/2021	2 years	No - *Serve until replaced	WSAC Member (Eastside)	Every other month	N/A	N/A	Works with Washington State Conservation Commission Executive Director and VSP Workgroup to revise draft work plans that are rejected; Committee’s statutorily designated members include two representatives each from environmental interests, agriculture, and counties, and two tribal representatives are invited to participate.
3	Filled	Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) - Statewide Advisory Committee \| Westrn Representative	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 89.08.070	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Ron Wesen	Commissioner	Skagit County	7/17/2019	7/17/2021	2 years	No - *Serve until replaced	WSAC Member (Westside)	Every other month	N/A	N/A	Works with Washington State Conservation Commission Executive Director and VSP Workgroup to revise draft work plans that are rejected; Committee’s statutorily designated members include two representatives each from environmental interests, agriculture, and counties, and two tribal representatives are invited to participate.
3	Filled	Wildland Fire Advisory Committee - Western Representative	County legislative authority from west of the Cascades	RCW 76.04.179	WSAC	Appoints		Melanie Bacon	Commissioner	Island County	Immediate	No Expiration			WSAC Member	Monthly	Currently Virtual	No	It is the purpose of the Wildland Fire Advisory Committee to advise the Commissioner of Public Lands on all matters related to wildland firefighting and fire issues in the state, including but not limited to developing recommendations regarding capital budget requests related to fire and developing strategies to enhance the safe and effective use of private and public wildland firefighting resources.
3	Filled	Winter Recreation Advisory Board	Elected Commissioner/Councilmember	RCW 79A.05.255	WSAC	Appoints	N/A	Rob Jones	Commissioner	Grant County	10/1/2021	9/30/2024	3 years	Yes - Two 3-year terms	WSAC Member	Twice a Year		Yes	The Winter Recreation (Sno-Park) Advisory Committee assists and advises the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission in the development of winter recreation facilities and programs (Chapter 79A.05.255 RCW).
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