2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.162.010: Washington state economic development commission — Membership — Rules.

(1) The Washington state economic development commission is established to oversee the economic development strategies and policies of the department of community, trade, and economic development.

     (2)(a) The Washington state economic development commission shall consist of at least seven and no more than nine members appointed by the governor.

     (b) In making the appointments, the governor shall consult with organizations that have an interest in economic development, including, but not limited to, industry associations, labor organizations, minority business associations, economic development councils, chambers of commerce, port associations, tribes, and the chairs of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over economic development.

     (c) The members shall be representative of the geographic regions of the state, including eastern and central Washington, as well as represent the ethnic diversity of the state. Representation shall derive primarily from the private sector, including, but not limited to, existing and emerging industries, small businesses, women-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses, but other sectors of the economy that have experience in economic development, including labor organizations and nonprofit organizations, shall be represented as well. A minimum of seventy-five percent of the members shall represent the private sector. Members of the commission shall serve statewide interests while preserving their diverse perspectives, and shall be recognized leaders in their fields with demonstrated experience in disciplines related to economic development.

     (3) Members appointed by the governor shall serve at the pleasure of the governor for three-year terms, except that through June 30, 2004, members currently serving on the economic development commission created by executive order may continue to serve at the pleasure of the governor. Of the initial members appointed to serve after June 30, 2004, two members shall serve one-year terms, three members shall serve two-year terms, and the remainder of the commission members shall serve three-year terms.

     (4) The commission chair shall be selected from among the appointed members by the majority vote of the members.

     (5) The commission may establish committees as it desires, and may invite nonmembers of the commission to serve as committee members.

     (6) The commission may adopt rules for its own governance.

[2003 c 235 § 2.]