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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.102 - Office of Independent Investigations. › 43.102.110 - Liability.

RCW 43.102.110
Liability.
No action or other proceeding may be instituted against the director, an investigator, or an employee or contractor in the office or a person exercising powers or performing duties at the direction of the director for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of the person's duty or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of the person's duty.
[ 2021 c 318 § 311.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 318: See note following RCW 43.102.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.102 - Office of Independent Investigations. › 43.102.800 - Assessment of jurisdiction of office—Report.

RCW 43.102.800
Assessment of jurisdiction of office—Report. (Expires July 1, 2024.)
(1) In consultation with the director, the advisory board shall assess whether the jurisdiction of the office should be expanded to conduct investigations of other types of incidents committed by involved officers, including but not limited to other types of in-custody deaths not involving use of force but otherwise involving criminal acts committed by involved officers as well as sexual assaults committed by involved officers, subject to the same standard under RCW 43.102.080(2)(b). The advisory board must consider available data and information on other types of in custody deaths not involving use of force but otherwise involving criminal acts committed by involved officers as well as other types of incidents, the capacity and resources of the office, and any modifications or additions to procedures and processes necessary for the office to conduct investigations of those incidents. The advisory board must consider the recommendations and counsel of the director when conducting the assessment under this section.
(2) At the request of the advisory board, the office shall conduct analysis of available data, including identified trends and patterns, and other information relevant to in-custody deaths involving criminal acts committed by involved officers, sexual assaults committed by involved officers, and other types of incidents as requested by the advisory board.
(3) The advisory board shall submit a report with related recommendations to the legislature and governor by November 1, 2023.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "in-custody death" means a death of an individual while under physical control of a general authority Washington law enforcement agency or a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency as defined in RCW 10.93.020 or a city, county, or regional adult or juvenile institution, correctional, jail, holding, or detention facility as defined in RCW 70.48.020, 72.09.015, or 13.40.020.
(5) This section expires July 1, 2024.
[ 2021 c 318 § 502.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 318: See note following RCW 43.102.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.010 - Purposes.

RCW 43.103.010
Purposes.
The purposes of chapter 16, Laws of 1983 1st ex. sess. are declared by the legislature to be as follows:
(1) To preserve and enhance the state crime laboratory and state toxicology laboratory, which are essential parts of the criminal justice and death investigation systems in the state of Washington;
(2) To fund the death investigation system and to make related state and local institutions more efficient;
(3) To provide resources necessary for the performance, by qualified pathologists, of autopsies which are also essential to the criminal justice and death investigation systems of this state and its counties;
(4) To improve the performance of death investigations and the criminal justice system through the formal training of county coroners and county medical examiners;
(5) To establish and maintain a dental identification system; and
(6) To provide flexibility so that any county may establish a county morgue when it serves the public interest.
[ 1999 c 40 § 2; 1995 c 398 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 40: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1999." [ 1999 c 40 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.103.020
Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Council" means the Washington state forensic investigations council.
(2) "Crime laboratory" means the Washington state patrol crime laboratory system created in RCW 43.43.670 and under the bureau of forensic laboratory services of the Washington state patrol.
(3) "State toxicology laboratory" means the Washington state toxicology laboratory and under the bureau of forensic laboratory services of the Washington state patrol.
[ 1999 c 40 § 3; 1995 c 398 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 40: See note following RCW 43.103.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.030 - Council created—Powers and duties.

RCW 43.103.030
Council created—Powers and duties.
There is created the Washington state forensic investigations council. The council shall oversee the bureau of forensic laboratory services and, in consultation with the chief of the Washington state patrol or the chief's designee, control the operation and establish policies of the bureau of forensic laboratory services. The council may also study and recommend cost-efficient improvements to the death investigation system in Washington and report its findings to the legislature.
The forensic investigations council shall be responsible for the oversight of any state forensic pathology program authorized by the legislature.
The forensic investigations council shall be actively involved in the preparation of the bureau of forensic laboratory services budget and shall approve the bureau of forensic laboratory services budget prior to its formal submission to the office of financial management pursuant to RCW 43.88.030.
[ 2005 c 166 § 2; 1999 c 40 § 4; 1995 c 398 § 4; 1991 c 176 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 40: See note following RCW 43.103.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.040 - Membership of council—Appointment.

RCW 43.103.040
Membership of council—Appointment.
The council shall consist of thirteen members who shall be selected as follows: One county coroner; one county prosecutor; one county prosecutor who also serves as ex officio county coroner; one county medical examiner; one county sheriff; one chief of police; the chief of the state patrol; two members of a county legislative authority; one pathologist who is currently in private practice; two members of a city legislative authority; and one attorney whose practice of law includes significant experience representing clients charged with criminal offenses.
The governor shall appoint members to the council from among the nominees submitted for each position as follows: The Washington association of county officials shall submit two nominees each for the coroner position and the medical examiner position; the Washington state association of counties shall submit two nominees each for the two county legislative authority positions; the association of Washington cities shall submit two nominees each for the two city legislative authority positions; the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys shall submit two nominees each for the county prosecutor-ex officio county coroner and for the county prosecutor position; the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall submit two nominees each for the county sheriff position and the chief of police position; the Washington association of pathologists shall submit two nominees for the private pathologist position; and the Washington association of criminal defense lawyers and the Washington defender association shall jointly submit two nominees for the criminal defense attorney position, one of whom must actively manage or have significant experience in managing a public or private criminal defense agency or association, the other must have experience in cases involving DNA or other forensic evidence.
[ 2010 c 143 § 1; 1995 c 398 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.050 - Terms of members—Vacancies.

RCW 43.103.050
Terms of members—Vacancies.
All members of the council are appointed for terms of four years, commencing on July 1 and expiring on June 30. However, of the members appointed to the council, five shall be appointed for two-year terms and six shall be appointed for four-year terms. A person chosen to fill a vacancy created other than by the natural expiration of a member's term shall be nominated and appointed as provided in RCW 43.103.040 for the unexpired term of the member he or she is to succeed. Any member may be reappointed for additional terms.
[ 1995 c 398 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.060 - Qualification for continued membership.

RCW 43.103.060
Qualification for continued membership.
Any member of the council shall immediately cease to be a member if he or she ceases to hold the particular office or employment which was the basis of his or her appointment under RCW 43.103.040.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.070 - Chair—Quorum—Meetings.

RCW 43.103.070
Chair—Quorum—Meetings.
The council shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members. The chair shall not vote except in case of a tie vote. Seven members of the council shall constitute a quorum. The governor shall summon the council to its first meeting. Otherwise, meetings may be called by the chair and shall be called by him or her upon the written request of five members of the council. Conference calls by telephone are a proper form of meeting.
[ 1995 c 398 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.080 - Travel expenses.

RCW 43.103.080
Travel expenses.
(1) Members of the council shall be reimbursed for travel expenses under RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(2) Attendance at meetings of the council shall constitute performance by a councilmember of the duties of his or her employment or office.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.110 - Training modules for missing persons protocols.

RCW 43.103.110
Training modules for missing persons protocols.
The Washington state forensic investigations council, in cooperation with the Washington association of coroners and medical examiners and other interested agencies, shall develop training modules that are essential to the effective implementation and use of missing persons protocols using funds provided in RCW 43.79.445. The training commission shall make the training modules available to small departments or those at remote locations with the least disruption. The modules shall include, but not be limited to: The reporting process, the use of forms and protocols, the effective use of resources, the collection and importance of evidence and preservation of biological evidence, and risk assessment of the individuals reported missing.
[ 2007 c 10 § 2; 2006 c 102 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2007 c 10: "It is the intent of this act to build upon the research and findings of the Washington state missing persons task force, assembled by the state attorney general in 2003, the United States department of justice, and the initiative taken in chapter 102, Laws of 2006, by the legislature to aid in recovery of missing persons and the identification of human remains." [ 2007 c 10 § 1.]
Finding—Intent—2006 c 102: See note following RCW 36.28A.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.103 - Washington State Forensic Investigations Council. › 43.103.901 - Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 16.

RCW 43.103.901
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 16.
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1983.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.006 - Consolidated technology services agency—Purpose.

RCW 43.105.006
Consolidated technology services agency—Purpose.
To achieve maximum benefit from advances in information technology the state establishes a centralized provider and procurer of certain information technology services as an agency to support the needs of state agencies. This agency shall be known as the consolidated technology services agency. To ensure maximum benefit to the state, state agencies shall rely on the consolidated technology services agency for those services with a business case of broad use, uniformity, scalability, and price sensitivity to aggregation and volume.
To successfully meet agency needs and meet its obligation as the primary service provider for these services, the consolidated technology services agency must offer high quality services at the lowest possible price. It must be able to attract an adaptable and competitive workforce, be authorized to procure services where the business case justifies it, and be accountable to its customers for the efficient and effective delivery of critical business services.
The consolidated technology services agency is established as an agency in state government. The agency is established with clear accountability to the agencies it serves and to the public. This accountability will come through enhanced transparency in the agency's operation and performance. The agency is also established with broad flexibility to adapt its operations and service catalog to address the needs of customer agencies, and to do so in the most cost-effective ways.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 801.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.025 - Agency created—Appointment of director—Director's duties.

RCW 43.105.025
Agency created—Appointment of director—Director's duties.
(1) There is created the consolidated technology services agency, an agency of state government. The agency shall be headed by a director, who is the state chief information officer. The director shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The director shall serve at the governor's pleasure and shall receive such salary as determined by the governor. If a vacancy occurs in the position while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate at which time he or she shall present to that body his or her nomination for the position.
(2) The director shall:
(a) Appoint a confidential secretary and such deputy and assistant directors as needed to administer the agency; and
(b) Appoint such professional, technical, and clerical assistants and employees as may be necessary to perform the duties imposed by this chapter in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.
(3) The director may create such administrative structures as he or she deems appropriate and may delegate any power or duty vested in him or her by this chapter or other law.
(4) The director shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties prescribed by law with respect to the administration of this chapter including:
(a) Reporting to the governor any matters relating to abuses and evasions of this chapter;
(b) Accepting and expending gifts and grants that are related to the purposes of this chapter;
(c) Applying for grants from public and private entities, and receiving and administering any grant funding received for the purpose and intent of this chapter; and
(d) Performing other duties as are necessary and consistent with law.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 103; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 803; 1999 c 80 § 5; 1992 c 20 § 9; 1987 c 504 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.105.047.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Severability—1992 c 20: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1992 c 20 § 14.]
Captions not law—1992 c 20: "Captions used in this act do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1992 c 20 § 16.]
Civil service exemptions: RCW 41.06.094.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.052 - Powers and duties of agency.

RCW 43.105.052
Powers and duties of agency.
The agency shall:
(1) Make available information services to public agencies and public benefit nonprofit corporations;
(2) Establish rates and fees for services provided by the agency;
(3) Develop a billing rate plan for a two-year period to coincide with the budgeting process. The rate plan must be subject to review at least annually by the office of financial management. The rate plan must show the proposed rates by each cost center and show the components of the rate structure as mutually determined by the agency and the office of financial management. The rate plan and any adjustments to rates must be approved by the office of financial management;
(4) Develop a detailed business plan for any service or activity to be contracted under *RCW 41.06.142(7)(b);
(5) Develop plans for the agency's achievement of statewide goals and objectives set forth in the state strategic information technology plan required under RCW 43.105.220;
(6) Enable the standardization and consolidation of information technology infrastructure across all state agencies to support enterprise-based system development and improve and maintain service delivery; and
(7) Perform all other matters and things necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 104; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 804; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 16; 2000 c 180 § 1; 1999 c 80 § 6; 1993 c 281 § 53; 1992 c 20 § 10; 1990 c 208 § 7; 1987 c 504 § 8.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 41.06.142 was amended by 2020 c 269 § 2, changing subsection (7) to subsection (11).
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 26; 2010 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.03.027.
Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
Severability—Captions not law—1992 c 20: See notes following RCW 43.105.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.057 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 43.105.057
Rule-making authority.
The agency shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 807; 1992 c 20 § 11; 1990 c 208 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Severability—Captions not law—1992 c 20: See notes following RCW 43.105.025.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.060 - Contracts by state and local agencies with agency.

RCW 43.105.060
Contracts by state and local agencies with agency.
State and local government agencies are authorized to enter into any contracts with the agency which may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter or for maximum utilization of facilities and services which are the subject of this chapter.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 808; 1987 c 504 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 219 § 9; 1967 ex.s. c 115 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Effective date—1967 ex.s. c 115: See note following RCW 43.105.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.111 - Performance targets—Plans for achieving goals—Quarterly reports to governor.

RCW 43.105.111
Performance targets—Plans for achieving goals—Quarterly reports to governor.
The director shall set performance targets and approve plans for achieving measurable and specific goals for the agency. By January 2017, the appropriate organizational performance and accountability measures and performance targets shall be submitted to the governor. These measures and targets shall include measures of performance demonstrating specific and measurable improvements related to service delivery and costs, operational efficiencies, and overall customer satisfaction. The agency shall develop a dashboard of key performance measures that will be updated quarterly and made available on the agency public website.
The director shall report to the governor on agency performance at least quarterly. The reports shall be included on the agency's website and accessible to the public.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 105; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 806.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.205 - Office of the state chief information officer—Created—Powers, duties, and functions.

RCW 43.105.205
Office of the state chief information officer—Created—Powers, duties, and functions.
(1) The office of the state chief information officer is created within the consolidated technology services agency.
(2) The primary duties of the office are:
(a) To prepare and lead the implementation of a strategic direction and enterprise architecture for information technology for state government;
(b) To establish standards and policies for the consistent and efficient operation of information technology services throughout state government;
(c) To establish statewide enterprise architecture that will serve as the organizing standard for information technology for state agencies;
(d) To educate and inform state managers and policymakers on technological developments, industry trends and best practices, industry benchmarks that strengthen decision making and professional development, and industry understanding for public managers and decision makers; and
(e) To perform all other matters and things necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
(3) In the case of institutions of higher education, the powers of the office and the provisions of this chapter apply to business and administrative applications but do not apply to (a) academic and research applications; and (b) medical, clinical, and health care applications, including the business and administrative applications for such operations. However, institutions of higher education must disclose to the office any proposed academic applications that are enterprise-wide in nature relative to the needs and interests of other institutions of higher education. Institutions of higher education shall provide to the director sufficient data and information on proposed expenditures on business and administrative applications to permit the director to evaluate the proposed expenditures pursuant to RCW 43.88.092(3).
(4) The legislature and the judiciary, which are constitutionally recognized as separate branches of government, are strongly encouraged to coordinate with the office and participate in shared services initiatives and the development of enterprise-based strategies, where appropriate. Legislative and judicial agencies of the state shall submit to the director information on proposed information technology expenditures to allow the director to evaluate the proposed expenditures on an advisory basis.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 201; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 33 § 3; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 702. Formerly RCW 43.41A.010.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.220 - Strategic information technology plan—Biennial performance reports.

RCW 43.105.220
Strategic information technology plan—Biennial performance reports.
(1) The office shall prepare a state strategic information technology plan which shall establish a statewide mission, goals, and objectives for the use of information technology, including goals for electronic access to government records, information, and services. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the standards and policies established by the office. The office shall seek the advice of the board in the development of this plan.
The plan shall be updated as necessary and submitted to the governor and the legislature.
(2) The office shall prepare a biennial state performance report on information technology based on state agency performance reports required under RCW 43.105.235 and other information deemed appropriate by the office. The report shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) An analysis, based upon agency portfolios, of the state's information technology infrastructure, including its value, condition, and capacity;
(b) An evaluation of performance relating to information technology;
(c) An assessment of progress made toward implementing the state strategic information technology plan, including progress toward electronic access to public information and enabling citizens to have two-way access to public records, information, and services; and
(d) An analysis of the success or failure, feasibility, progress, costs, and timeliness of implementation of major information technology projects under RCW 43.105.245. At a minimum, the portion of the report regarding major technology projects must include:
(i) The total cost data for the entire life-cycle of the project, including capital and operational costs, broken down by staffing costs, contracted service, hardware purchase or lease, software purchase or lease, travel, and training. The original budget must also be shown for comparison;
(ii) The original proposed project schedule and the final actual project schedule;
(iii) Data regarding progress towards meeting the original goals and performance measures of the project;
(iv) Discussion of lessons learned on the project, performance of any contractors used, and reasons for project delays or cost increases; and
(v) Identification of benefits generated by major information technology projects developed under RCW 43.105.245.
Copies of the report shall be distributed biennially to the governor and the legislature. The major technology section of the report must examine major information technology projects completed in the previous biennium.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 203; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 707. Formerly RCW 43.41A.030.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.225 - Managing information technology as a statewide portfolio.

RCW 43.105.225
Managing information technology as a statewide portfolio.
Management of information technology across state government requires managing resources and business processes across multiple agencies. It is no longer sufficient to pursue efficiencies within agency or individual business process boundaries. The state must manage the business process changes and information technology in support of business processes as a statewide portfolio. The director will use agency information technology portfolio planning as input to develop a statewide portfolio to guide resource allocation and prioritization decisions.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 204; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 708. Formerly RCW 43.41A.035.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.230 - State agency information technology portfolio—Basis for decisions and plans.

RCW 43.105.230
State agency information technology portfolio—Basis for decisions and plans.
A state agency information technology portfolio shall serve as the basis for making information technology decisions and plans which may include, but are not limited to:
(1) System refurbishment, acquisitions, and development efforts;
(2) Setting goals and objectives for using information technology;
(3) Assessments of information processing performance, resources, and capabilities;
(4) Ensuring the appropriate transfer of technological expertise for the operation of new systems developed using external resources;
(5) Guiding new investment demand, prioritization, selection, performance, and asset value of technology and telecommunications; and
(6) Progress toward providing electronic access to public information.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 205; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 709. Formerly RCW 43.41A.040.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.235 - State agency information technology portfolio—Exemptions.

RCW 43.105.235
State agency information technology portfolio—Exemptions.
(1) Each state agency shall develop an information technology portfolio consistent with RCW 43.105.341. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop its portfolio in conjunction with educational service districts and statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology services.
(2) The director may exempt any state agency from any or all of the requirements of this section.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 206; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 710. Formerly RCW 43.41A.045.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.240 - Evaluation of agency information technology spending and budget requests.

RCW 43.105.240
Evaluation of agency information technology spending and budget requests.
(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.88.092(3), at the request of the director of financial management, the office shall evaluate both state agency information technology current spending and technology budget requests, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in conjunction with educational service districts, or statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology services. The office shall submit recommendations for funding all or part of such requests to the director of financial management. The office shall also submit recommendations regarding consolidation and coordination of similar proposals or other efficiencies it finds in reviewing proposals.
(2) The office shall establish criteria, consistent with portfolio-based information technology management, for the evaluation of agency budget requests under this section. Technology budget requests shall be evaluated in the context of the state's information technology portfolio; technology initiatives underlying budget requests are subject to review by the office. Criteria shall include, but not be limited to: Feasibility of the proposed projects, consistency with the state strategic information technology plan and the state enterprise architecture, consistency with information technology portfolios, appropriate provision for public electronic access to information, evidence of business process streamlining and gathering of business and technical requirements, services, duration of investment, costs, and benefits.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 207; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 711. Formerly RCW 43.41A.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.245 - Planning, implementation, and evaluation of major projects—Standards and policies.

RCW 43.105.245
Planning, implementation, and evaluation of major projects—Standards and policies.
(1) The office shall establish standards and policies governing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major information technology projects, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in conjunction with educational service districts, or statewide or regional providers of K-12 education information technology services. The standards and policies shall:
(a) Establish criteria to identify projects which are subject to this section. Such criteria shall include, but not be limited to, significant anticipated cost, complexity, or statewide significance of the project; and
(b) Establish a model process and procedures which state agencies shall follow in developing and implementing projects within their information technology portfolios. This process may include project oversight experts or panels, as appropriate. State agencies may propose, for approval by the office, a process and procedures unique to the agency. The office may accept or require modification of such agency proposals or the office may reject those proposals and require use of the model process and procedures established under this subsection. Any process and procedures developed under this subsection shall require (i) distinct and identifiable phases upon which funding may be based, (ii) user validation of products through system demonstrations and testing of prototypes and deliverables, and (iii) other elements identified by the office.
The director may suspend or terminate a major project, and direct that the project funds be placed into unallotted reserve status, if the director determines that the project is not meeting or is not expected to meet anticipated performance standards.
(2) The office of financial management shall establish policies and standards consistent with portfolio-based information technology management to govern the funding of projects developed under this section. The policies and standards shall provide for:
(a) Funding of a project under terms and conditions mutually agreed to by the director, the director of financial management, and the head of the agency proposing the project. However, the office of financial management may require incremental funding of a project on a phase-by-phase basis whereby funds for a given phase of a project may be released only when the office of financial management determines, with the advice of the director, that the previous phase is satisfactorily completed; and
(b) Other elements deemed necessary by the office of financial management.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 208; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 712. Formerly RCW 43.41A.055.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.255 - Major technology projects and services—Approval.

RCW 43.105.255
Major technology projects and services—Approval.
(1) Prior to making a commitment to purchase, acquire, or develop a major information technology project or service, state agencies must provide a proposal to the office outlining the business case of the proposed product or service, including the up-front and ongoing cost of the proposal.
(2) Within thirty days of receipt of a proposal, the office shall approve the proposal, reject it, or propose modifications.
(3) In reviewing a proposal, the office must determine whether the product or service is consistent with:
(a) The standards and policies developed by the director pursuant to RCW 43.105.054; and
(b) The state's enterprise-based strategy.
(4) If a substantially similar product or service is offered by the agency, the director may require the state agency to procure the product or service through the agency, if doing so would benefit the state as an enterprise.
(5) The office shall provide guidance to state agencies as to what threshold of information technology spending constitutes a major information technology product or service under this section.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 209; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 713. Formerly RCW 43.41A.060.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.265 - Enterprise-based strategy for information technology—Use of ongoing enterprise architecture program.

RCW 43.105.265
Enterprise-based strategy for information technology—Use of ongoing enterprise architecture program.
(1) The office shall develop an enterprise-based strategy for information technology in state government informed by portfolio management planning and information technology expenditure information collected from state agencies pursuant to RCW 43.88.092.
(2)(a) The office shall develop an ongoing enterprise architecture program for translating business vision and strategy into effective enterprise change. This program will create, communicate, and improve the key principles and models that describe the enterprise's future state and enable its evolution, in keeping with the priorities of government and the information technology strategic plan.
(b) The enterprise architecture program will facilitate business process collaboration among agencies statewide; improving the reliability, interoperability, and sustainability of the business processes that state agencies use.
In developing an enterprise-based strategy for the state, the office is encouraged to consider the following strategies as possible opportunities for achieving greater efficiency:
(i) Developing evaluation criteria for deciding which common enterprise-wide business processes should become managed as enterprise services;
(ii) Developing a road map of priorities for creating enterprise services;
(iii) Developing decision criteria for determining implementation criteria for centralized or decentralized enterprise services;
(iv) Developing evaluation criteria for deciding which technology investments to continue, hold, or drop; and
(v) Performing such other duties as may be needed to promote effective enterprise change.
(c) The office will establish performance measurement criteria for each of its initiatives; will measure the success of those initiatives; and will assess its quarterly results with the director to determine whether to continue, revise, or disband the initiative.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 210; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 714. Formerly RCW 43.41A.065.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.285 - Technology services board—Created—Composition.

RCW 43.105.285
Technology services board—Created—Composition.
(1) The technology services board is created within the agency.
(2) The board shall be composed of thirteen members. Six members shall be appointed by the governor, three of whom shall be representatives of state agencies or institutions, and three of whom shall be representatives of the private sector. Of the state agency representatives, at least one of the representatives must have direct experience using the software projects overseen by the board or reasonably expect to use the new software developed under the oversight of the board. Two members shall represent the house of representatives and shall be selected by the speaker of the house of representatives with one representative chosen from each major caucus of the house of representatives; two members shall represent the senate and shall be appointed by the president of the senate with one representative chosen from each major caucus of the senate. One member shall be the director who shall be a voting member of the board and serve as chair. Two nonvoting members with information technology expertise must be appointed by the governor as follows:
(a) One member representing state agency bargaining units shall be selected from a list of three names submitted by each of the general government exclusive bargaining representatives; and
(b) One member representing local governments shall be selected from a list of three names submitted by commonly recognized local government organizations.
The governor may reject all recommendations and request new recommendations.
(3) Of the initial members, three must be appointed for a one-year term, three must be appointed for a two-year term, and four must be appointed for a three-year term. Thereafter, members must be appointed for three-year terms.
(4) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner that the original appointments were made for the remainder of the member's term.
(5) Members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(6) The office shall provide staff support to the board.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 211; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 715. Formerly RCW 43.41A.070.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.341 - Information technology portfolios.

RCW 43.105.341
Information technology portfolios.
Information technology portfolios shall reflect (1) links among an agency's objectives, business plan, and technology; (2) analysis of the effect of an agency's proposed new technology investments on its existing infrastructure and business functions; and (3) analysis of the effect of proposed information technology investments on the state's information technology infrastructure.
[ 1999 c 80 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.41A.110, 43.105.172.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.342 - Consolidated technology services revolving account—Independent technical and financial analysis of proposed projects by the board.

RCW 43.105.342
Consolidated technology services revolving account—Independent technical and financial analysis of proposed projects by the board.
(1) The consolidated technology services revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from agency fees and charges for services collected from public agencies must be deposited into the account. The account must be used for the:
(a) Acquisition of equipment, software, supplies, and services; and
(b) Payment of salaries, wages, and other costs incidental to the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation, and administration of: (i) Information services; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) systems; (iv) software; (v) supplies; and (vi) equipment, including the payment of principal and interest on debt by the agency and other users as determined by the office of financial management.
(2) The director or the director's designee, with the approval of the technology services board, is authorized to expend up to one million dollars per fiscal biennium for the technology services board to conduct independent technical and financial analysis of proposed information technology projects.
(3) Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
(4) Expenditures for the strategic planning and policy component of the agency are subject to appropriation.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 501.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 §§ 101-109, 201-224, 406-408, 410, 501-507, 601, and 602: See note following RCW 43.105.007.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.351 - Electronic access to public records—Findings—Intent.

RCW 43.105.351
Electronic access to public records—Findings—Intent.
Based upon the recommendations of the public information access policy task force, the legislature finds that government records and information are a vital resource to both government operations and to the public that government serves. Broad public access to state and local government records and information has potential for expanding citizen access to that information and for improving government services. Electronic methods for locating and transferring information can improve linkages between and among citizens, organizations, businesses, and governments. Information must be managed with great care to meet the objectives of citizens and their governments.
It is the intent of the legislature to encourage state and local governments to develop, store, and manage their public records and information in electronic formats to meet their missions and objectives. Further, it is the intent of the legislature for state and local governments to set priorities for making public records widely available electronically to the public.
[ 1996 c 171 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.41A.115, 43.105.250.]