2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 43.43.932: State fire protection policy board — Created — Members.

There is created the state fire protection policy board consisting of nine members appointed by the governor:

(1) One representative of fire chiefs;

(2) One insurance industry representative;

(3) One representative of cities and towns;

(4) One representative of counties;

(5) One full-time, paid, career fire fighter;

(6) One volunteer fire fighter;

(7) One representative of fire commissioners;

(8) One representative of fire control programs of the department of natural resources; and

(9) One representative of the state association of fire marshals.

In making the appointments required under subsections (1) through (9) of this section, the governor shall (a) seek the advice of and consult with organizations involved in fire protection; and (b) ensure that racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are represented.

The terms of the appointed members of the board shall be three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. However, initial board members shall be appointed as follows: Three members to terms of one year, three members to terms of two years, and three members to terms of three years. In the case of a vacancy of a member appointed under subsections (1) through (9) of this section, the governor shall appoint a new representative to fill the unexpired term of the member whose office has become vacant. A vacancy shall occur whenever an appointed member ceases to be employed in the occupation the member was appointed to represent.

The appointed members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.

The board shall select its own chairperson and shall meet at the request of the governor or the chairperson and at least four times per year.

[2005 c 35 § 1; 1995 c 369 § 15; 1986 c 266 § 55. Formerly RCW 43.63A.310.]

Application -- Effective date -- 1995 c 369: See notes following RCW 43.43.930.      Severability -- 1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.