2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.41 Office of financial management.
43.41.250 Criteria for new board or commission not established or required by statute.

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.]

Notes:

Declaration -- Purpose -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9 §§ 872-876: See notes following RCW 43.41.220.      Severability -- Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.