2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 18.85.071: Real estate commission created — Qualifications, terms, appointment of members — Vacancies.

There is established the real estate commission of the state of Washington, consisting of the director of the commission and six commission members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the director.

     The six commission members shall be appointed by the governor in the following manner: For a term of six years each, with the exception of the first appointees, who shall be appointed one for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of five years, and one for a term of six years, with all other subsequent appointees to be appointed for a six year term. At least two of the commission members shall be selected from the area in the state west of the Cascade mountain range and at least two shall be selected from that area of the state east of the Cascade mountain range. No commission member shall be appointed who has had less than five years experience in the sale, operation, or management of real estate in this state, or has had at least three years experience in investigative work of a similar nature, preferably in connection with the administration of real estate license law of this state or elsewhere. Any vacancies on the commission shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term.

[1972 ex.s. c 139 § 6; 1953 c 235 § 17.]