Washington § 90.80.010 - Definitions.

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§ 90.80.010. Definitions.

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Alternate" means an individual: (a) Who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities under RCW 90.80.050(3); (b) who is trained under the requirements of RCW 90.80.040; and (c) who, while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner: (i) May serve and vote as a commissioner; (ii) is subject to any requirement applicable to a commissioner; and (iii) counts toward a quorum.
(2) "Board" means a water conservancy board created under this chapter.
(3) "Commissioner" means an individual who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities as a member of a water conservancy board under RCW 90.80.050(1), or an alternate appointed under RCW 90.80.050(3) while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner.
(4) "Department" means the department of ecology.
(5) "Director" means the director of the department of ecology.
(6) "Record of decision" means the conclusion reached by a water conservancy board regarding an application for a transfer filed with the board.
(7) "Transfer" means a transfer, change, amendment, or other alteration of a part or all of a water right authorized under RCW 90.03.380, 90.03.390, or 90.44.100.
[ 2004 c 10 s 1; 2001 c 237 s 7; 1997 c 441 s 2.]

Notes

Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective date—2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040.
Intent—2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065.

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