Washington § 79A.05.015 - Commission created — Composition — Compensation and expenses.

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§ 79A.05.015. Commission created — Composition — Compensation and expenses.

There is hereby created a "state parks and recreation commission" consisting of seven citizens of the state. The members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate and shall serve for a term of six years, expiring on December 31st of even-numbered years, and until their successors are appointed. In case of a vacancy, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of the commissioner whose office has become vacant.
In making the appointments to the commission, the governor shall choose citizens who understand park and recreation needs and interests. No person shall serve if he or she holds any elective or full-time appointive state, county, or municipal office. Members of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and in addition shall be allowed their travel expenses incurred while absent from their usual places of residence in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
Payment of expenses pertaining to the operation of the commission shall be made upon vouchers certified to by such persons as shall be designated by the commission.
[ 1999 c 249 s 201; 1984 c 287 s 82; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 s 116; 1969 ex.s. c 31 s 1; 1965 ex.s. c 132 s 1; 1965 c 8 s 43.51.020. Prior: 1947 c 271 s 1; 1945 c 36 s 1; 1921 c 7 s 10; RRS s 10768. Formerly RCW 43.51.020.]

Notes

Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.

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