View Our Newest Version Here

2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.06.080: Removal of appointive officers — Statement of reasons to be filed.

    Whenever the governor is satisfied that any officer not liable to impeachment has been guilty of misconduct, or malfeasance in office, or is incompetent, he shall file with the secretary of state a statement showing his reasons, with his order of removal, and the secretary of state shall forthwith send a certified copy of such order of removal and statement of causes by registered mail to the last known post office address of the officer in question.

    [1965 c 8 § 43.06.080. Prior: 1893 c 101 § 2; RRS § 10989.]

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Washington may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.