2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 17.15.040: Interagency integrated pest management coordinating committee — Creation — Composition — Duties — Public notice — Progress reports.

(1) The interagency integrated pest management coordinating committee is created. The committee is composed of the integrated pest management coordinator from each agency or institution listed under RCW 17.15.020 and the representatives designated under RCW 17.15.030. The coordinator from the department of agriculture shall serve as chair of the committee.

     (2) The interagency integrated pest management coordinating committee shall share information among the state agencies and institutions and facilitate interagency coordination.

     (3) The interagency integrated pest management coordinating committee shall meet at least two times a year. All meetings of the committee must be open to the public. The committee shall give public notice of each meeting.

     (4) By November 30th of each odd-numbered year up to and including November 30th, 2001, the department of agriculture, with the advice of the interagency integrated pest management coordinating committee, shall prepare a report on the progress of integrated pest management programs. The report is to be made available through the state library and placed on the legislative alert list.

[1997 c 357 § 5.]