2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.06A Office of the family and children's ombudsman.
43.06A.010 Office created -- Purpose.
RCW 43.06A.010 Office created — Purpose.
*** CHANGE IN 2013 *** (SEE 5077-S.SL) ***
There is hereby created an office of the family and children's ombudsman within the office of the governor for the purpose of promoting public awareness and understanding of family and children services, identifying system issues and responses for the governor and the legislature to act upon, and monitoring and ensuring compliance with administrative acts, relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to family and children's services and the placement, supervision, and treatment of children in the state's care or in state-licensed facilities or residences. The ombudsman shall report directly to the governor and shall exercise his or her powers and duties independently of the secretary.
[1996 c 131 § 2.]
Notes:
| Effective date -- 1996 c 131 §§ 1-3: See note following RCW 44.04.220.
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