2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.41.250: Criteria for new board or commission not established or required by statute.

When acting on a request to establish a new board or commission under RCW 43.41.240, the director of the office of financial management shall consider the following criteria giving priority in the order listed:

     (1) If approval is critical to public safety, health, or welfare or to the effectiveness of state government;

     (2) If approval will not result in duplication of the work or responsibilities of another governmental agency;

     (3) If approval will not have a significant impact on state revenues;

     (4) If approval is for a limited duration or on an ad hoc basis;

     (5) If the work of the board or commission could be effectively done by a nonpublic entity;

     (6) If approval will result in significant enhancement of expertise in state government; and

     (7) If approval will result in operational efficiencies other than fiscal savings.

[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 876.]