Participation on a board or commission is one of the most effective steps a citizen can take in becoming an active voice in their government. Washington State has over 200 boards and commissions to which Governor Locke appoints citizen members.
Appointees are responsible for advising the governor, the legislature and state agencies.
In some cases, a board or commission may be responsible for setting state policy and determining how the state s limited resources should be divided. Governor Locke takes great pride in appointing qualified, responsible members who reflect the diverse lifestyles of our state and who hold a strong belief in public process. Alphabetical listing of Boards and Commissions - For further information on a listing, refer to the link below under Board and Commission Descriptions. Board and Commission Descriptions is presented in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader already installed on your system, a free download is available at the Adobe Web site.