2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 90.71.040: Chair of action team.

(1) By June 1, 1996, the governor shall appoint a person in the governor's office to chair the action team. The chair shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

     (2) The chair shall be responsible for:

     (a) Organizing the development of the council recommendations;

     (b) Organizing the development of the work plan required under RCW 90.71.050;

     (c) Presenting work plan and budget recommendations to the governor and the legislature;

     (d) Overseeing the implementation of the elements of the work plan that receive funding through appropriations by the legislature; and

     (e) Serving as chair of the council.

     (3) The chair of the action team shall be a full-time employee responsible for the administration of all functions of the action team and the council, including hiring and terminating support staff, budget preparation, contracting, coordinating with the governor, the legislature, and other state and local entities, and the delegation of responsibilities as deemed appropriate. The salary of the chair shall be fixed by the governor, subject to RCW 43.03.040.

[1996 c 138 § 5.]

Effective date -- 1996 c 138 § 5: "Section 5 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 25, 1996]." [1996 c 138 § 19.]