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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.355 - Electronic access to public records—Costs and fees.

RCW 43.105.355
Electronic access to public records—Costs and fees.
Funding to meet the costs of providing access, including the building of the necessary information systems, the digitizing of information, developing the ability to mask nondisclosable information, and maintenance and upgrade of information access systems should come primarily from state and local appropriations, federal dollars, grants, private funds, cooperative ventures among governments, nonexclusive licensing, and public/private partnerships.
State agencies and local governments are encouraged to pool resources and to form cooperative ventures to provide electronic access to government records and information. State agencies are encouraged to seek federal and private grants for projects that provide increased efficiency and improve government delivery of information and services.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 217; 1996 c 171 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.41A.130, 43.105.280.]
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.
Captions not law—Effective dates—1996 c 171: See notes following RCW 2.68.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.359 - Electronic access to public records—Government information locator service pilot project.

RCW 43.105.359
Electronic access to public records—Government information locator service pilot project.
The state library, with the assistance of the office and the state archives, shall establish a pilot project to design and test an electronic information locator system, allowing members of the public to locate and access electronic public records. In designing the system, the following factors shall be considered: (1) Ease of operation by citizens; (2) access through multiple technologies, such as direct dial and toll-free numbers, kiosks, and the internet; (3) compatibility with private online services; and (4) capability of expanding the electronic public records included in the system. The pilot project may restrict the type and quality of electronic public records that are included in the system to test the feasibility of making electronic public records and information widely available to the public.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 724; 1996 c 171 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.41A.135, 43.105.290.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.
Captions not law—Effective dates—1996 c 171: See notes following RCW 2.68.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.365 - Accuracy, integrity, and privacy of records and information.

RCW 43.105.365
Accuracy, integrity, and privacy of records and information.
State agencies and local governments that collect and enter information concerning individuals into electronic records and information systems that will be widely accessible by the public under RCW 42.56.010 shall ensure the accuracy of this information to the extent possible. To the extent possible, information must be collected directly from, and with the consent of, the individual who is the subject of the data. State agencies shall establish procedures for correcting inaccurate information, including establishing mechanisms for individuals to review information about themselves and recommend changes in information they believe to be inaccurate. The inclusion of personal information in electronic public records that is widely available to the public should include information on the date when the database was created or most recently updated. If personally identifiable information is included in electronic public records that are made widely available to the public, state agencies must follow retention and archival schedules in accordance with chapter 40.14 RCW, retaining personally identifiable information only as long as needed to carry out the purpose for which it was collected. At least once every five years, each agency that collects information must review the information collected and justify why it is being collected and for what purpose.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 218; 2011 c 60 § 39; 1996 c 171 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.41A.140, 43.105.310.]
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—2011 c 60: See RCW 42.17A.919.
Captions not law—Effective dates—1996 c 171: See notes following RCW 2.68.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.375 - Use of state data center or commercial cloud computing services—Exceptions.

RCW 43.105.375
Use of state data center or commercial cloud computing services—Exceptions.
(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, state agencies shall locate all existing and new information or telecommunications investments in the state data center or within third-party, commercial cloud computing services.
(2) State agencies with a service requirement that precludes them from complying with subsection (1) of this section must receive a waiver from the office. Waivers must be based upon written justification from the requesting state agency citing specific service or performance requirements for locating servers outside the state's common platform.
(3) The legislature and the judiciary, which are constitutionally recognized as separate branches of government, may enter into an interagency agreement with the office to migrate its servers into the state data center or third-party, commercial cloud computing services.
(5) [(4)] This section does not apply to institutions of higher education.
[ 2021 c 40 § 3; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 219; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 735. Formerly RCW 43.41A.150.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 40: "(1) The legislature finds that the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the needs of the people of Washington for state services. From unemployment benefits to information on the incidence of disease in the state, Washingtonians have increasingly turned to state government for vital services and information.
(2) The legislature further finds that the state's information technology infrastructure is outdated and with insufficient capacity to handle the increased demand and has, in many cases, not been adequate to enable the state to provide the needed services effectively and efficiently.
(3) Therefore, the legislature intends to migrate the state's information technology toward cloud services, which will deliver the capacity, security, resiliency, disaster recovery capability, and data analytics necessary to allow the state to provide Washingtonians the services they require during this pandemic and in the future." [ 2021 c 40 § 1.]
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. › 43.105.385 - Agency as central service provider for state agencies.

RCW 43.105.385
Agency as central service provider for state agencies.
(1) The office shall conduct a needs assessment and develop a migration strategy to ensure that, over time, all state agencies are moving towards using the agency as their central service provider for all utility-based infrastructure services, including centralized PC and infrastructure support. State agency-specific application services shall remain managed within individual agencies.
(2) The office shall develop short-term and long-term objectives as part of the migration strategy.
(3) This section does not apply to institutions of higher education.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 220; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 736. Formerly RCW 43.41A.152.]
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. › 43.105.460 - Office of cybersecurity—Catalog of services and functions—Report.

RCW 43.105.460
Office of cybersecurity—Catalog of services and functions—Report.
(1) By July 1, 2022, the office of cybersecurity, in collaboration with state agencies, shall develop a catalog of cybersecurity services and functions for the office of cybersecurity to perform and submit a report to the legislature and governor. The report must include, but not be limited to:
(a) Cybersecurity services and functions to include in the office of cybersecurity's catalog of services that should be performed by the office of cybersecurity;
(b) Core capabilities and competencies of the office of cybersecurity;
(c) Security functions which should remain within agency information technology security programs;
(d) A recommended model for accountability of agency security programs to the office of cybersecurity; and
(e) The cybersecurity services and functions required to protect confidential information transacted, stored, or processed in the state's information technology systems and infrastructure that is specifically protected from disclosure by state or federal law and for which strict handling requirements are required.
(2) The office of cybersecurity shall update and publish its catalog of services and performance metrics on a biennial basis. The office of cybersecurity shall use data and information provided from agency security programs to inform the updates to its catalog of services and performance metrics.
(3) To ensure alignment with enterprise information technology security strategy, the office of cybersecurity shall develop a process for reviewing and evaluating agency proposals for additional cybersecurity services consistent with RCW 43.105.255.
[ 2021 c 291 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.470 - Office of cybersecurity—Major cybersecurity incidents—Reporting duties.

RCW 43.105.470
Office of cybersecurity—Major cybersecurity incidents—Reporting duties.
(1) In the event of a major cybersecurity incident, as defined in policy established by the office of cybersecurity in accordance with RCW 43.105.450, state agencies must report that incident to the office of cybersecurity within 24 hours of discovery of the incident.
(2) State agencies must provide the office of cybersecurity with contact information for any external parties who may have material information related to the cybersecurity incident.
(3) Once a cybersecurity incident is reported to the office of cybersecurity, the office of cybersecurity must investigate the incident to determine the degree of severity and facilitate any necessary incident response measures that need to be taken to protect the enterprise.
(4) The chief information security officer or the chief information security officer's designee shall serve as the state's point of contact for all major cybersecurity incidents.
(5) The office of cybersecurity must create policy to implement this section.
[ 2021 c 291 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.825 - K-20 network—Oversight—Coordination of telecommunications planning.

RCW 43.105.825
K-20 network—Oversight—Coordination of telecommunications planning.
(1) In overseeing the technical aspects of the K-20 network, the board is not intended to duplicate the statutory responsibilities of the student achievement council, the superintendent of public instruction, the board, the state librarian, or the governing boards of the institutions of higher education.
(2) The board may not interfere in any curriculum or legally offered programming offered over the network.
(3) The responsibility to review and approve standards and common specifications for the network remains the responsibility of the board.
(4) The coordination of telecommunications planning for the common schools remains the responsibility of the superintendent of public instruction. The board may recommend, but not require, revisions to the superintendent's telecommunications plans.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 106; 2012 c 229 § 588; 2004 c 275 § 62; 1999 c 285 § 7.]
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—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.904 - Actions of telecommunications oversight and policy committee—Savings—1999 c 285.

RCW 43.105.904
Actions of telecommunications oversight and policy committee—Savings—1999 c 285.
Actions of the telecommunications oversight and policy committee in effect on June 30, 1999, shall remain in effect thereafter unless modified or repealed by the *K-20 board.
[ 1999 c 285 § 4.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.105.800, which created the K-20 board, was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 63.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.905 - Construction—2008 c 262.

RCW 43.105.905
Construction—2008 c 262.
Nothing in this act may be construed as giving the *department of information services or any other entities any additional authority, regulatory or otherwise, over providers of telecommunications and information technology.
[ 2008 c 262 § 4.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "department of information services" was renamed the "consolidated technology services agency" by 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 803.
Findings—Intent—2008 c 262: "(1) The legislature finds and declares the following:
(a) The deployment and adoption of high-speed internet services and information technology has resulted in enhanced economic development and public safety for the state's communities, improved health care and educational opportunities, and a better quality of life for the state's residents;
(b) Continued progress in the deployment and adoption of high-speed internet services and other advanced telecommunications services, both land-based and wireless, is vital to ensuring Washington remains competitive and continues to create business and job growth; and
(c) That the state must encourage and support strategic partnerships of public, private, nonprofit, and community-based sectors in the continued growth and development of high-speed internet services and information technology for state residents and businesses.
(2) Therefore, in order to begin advancing the state towards further growth and development of high-speed internet in the state, and to ensure a better quality of life for all state residents, it is the legislature's intent to conduct a statewide needs assessment of broadband internet resources through an open dialogue with all interested parties, including providers, unions, businesses, community organizations, local governments, and state agencies. The legislature intends to use this needs assessment in guiding future plans on how to ensure that every resident in Washington state may gain access to high-speed internet services and, as part of this effort, to address digital literacy and technology training needs of low-income and technology underserved residents of the state through state support of community technology programs." [ 2008 c 262 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.105 - Consolidated Technology Services Agency. › 43.105.906 - Conflict with federal requirements—2009 c 509.

RCW 43.105.906
Conflict with federal requirements—2009 c 509.
If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
[ 2009 c 509 § 11.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Purpose—Effective date—2009 c 509: See notes following RCW 43.330.400.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.110 - Local Government Research and Services Program. › 43.110.080 - Research and services to special purpose districts.

RCW 43.110.080
Research and services to special purpose districts.
(1) The department of commerce shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract shall be made with a state agency, educational institution, or private consulting firm, that in the judgment of the department is qualified to provide such research and services.
(2) Research and services to special purpose districts shall consist of:
(a) Studying and researching issues relating to special purpose district government;
(b) Acquiring, preparing, and distributing publications related to special purpose districts; and
(c) Furnishing legal, technical, consultative, and field services to special purpose districts concerning issues relating to special purpose district government.
(3) The department of commerce shall coordinate with the associations representing the various special purpose districts with respect to carrying out the activities in this section. Services to special purpose districts shall be based upon the moneys appropriated to the department of commerce from the special purpose district research services account under *RCW 43.110.090.
[ 2010 c 271 § 703; 2006 c 328 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.110.090 was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 9 § 8.
Purpose—Effective date—2010 c 271: See notes following RCW 43.330.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.113 - Commission on African American Affairs. › 43.113.005 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 43.113.005
Legislative declaration.
The legislature declares that it is the public policy of this state to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that, for economic, social, and historical reasons, a disproportionate number of African Americans find themselves disadvantaged or isolated from the benefits of equal opportunity. The legislature believes that it is the duty of this state to improve the well-being of African Americans by enabling them to participate fully in all fields of endeavor and by assisting them in obtaining governmental services. The legislature further finds that the development of public policy and the delivery of governmental services to meet the special needs of African Americans can be improved by establishing a focal point in state government for the interests of African American citizens. Therefore, the legislature deems it necessary to establish in statute the commission on African American affairs to further these purposes.
[ 1992 c 96 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.113 - Commission on African American Affairs. › 43.113.010 - Commission created.

RCW 43.113.010
Commission created.
The Washington state commission on African American affairs is created. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive director shall employ the staff of the commission.
[ 1992 c 96 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.113 - Commission on African American Affairs. › 43.113.020 - Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Quorum—Expenses.

RCW 43.113.020
Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Quorum—Expenses.
The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed by the governor. The commission shall make recommendations to the governor on appointment of the chair of the commission. The governor shall appoint the chair of the commission. To the extent practicable, appointments to the commission shall be made to achieve a balanced representation based on African American population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, sex, age, and occupation. Members shall serve three-year terms. However, of the initial appointees, one-third shall serve three-year terms, one-third shall serve two-year terms, and one-third shall serve a one-year term. In the case of a vacancy, appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. No member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of conducting business.
[ 1992 c 96 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.113 - Commission on African American Affairs. › 43.113.030 - Powers and duties.

RCW 43.113.030
Powers and duties.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws.
(2) Advise the governor and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs that relate to the special needs of African Americans.
(3) Advise the legislature on issues of concern to the African American community.
(4) Establish relationships with state agencies, local governments, and private sector organizations that promote equal opportunity and benefits for African Americans.
(5) Receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and expend, without appropriation, the same or any income from the gifts, grants, or endowments according to their terms.
[ 2018 c 143 § 1; 1992 c 96 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.005 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 43.114.005
Legislative declaration.
The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to ensure equal opportunity for all Washingtonians. The legislature believes that the state is responsible for improving its interface with the LGBTQ community, identifying the needs of its members, and ensuring that there is an effective means of advocating for LGBTQ equity in all aspects of state government. Therefore, the legislature deems it necessary to create a commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2019 c 395 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.114.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Commission" means the Washington state LGBTQ commission.
(2) "LGBTQ" includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities.
[ 2019 c 395 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.020 - Commission established.

RCW 43.114.020
Commission established.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington state LGBTQ commission is established in the office of the governor. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive director shall employ the staff of the commission.
[ 2019 c 395 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.030 - Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.

RCW 43.114.030
Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Expenses—Quorum.
(1) The commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the governor.
(2) The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of race and ethnic, geographic, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, and occupational representation, where practicable.
(3) All commission members serve at the pleasure of the governor, but in no case may any member serve more than three years without formal reappointment by the governor. Of the persons initially appointed by the governor to the commission, five must be appointed to serve one year, five to serve two years, and five to serve three years. Upon expiration of such terms, subsequent appointments are for three years. Any vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments.
(4) Two members of the senate, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the president of the senate, and two members of the house of representatives, one from each of the two major political parties, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who support the legislative intent of the commission shall serve as advisory members. The legislative advisory members are nonvoting members and are not eligible to serve as a chair of the commission. All legislative advisory members shall serve for a two-year term and the position of any legislative advisory member shall be deemed vacated whenever such member ceases to be a member of the house from which the member was appointed.
(5)(a) Nonlegislative members must be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
(b) Legislative members shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 44.04.120.
(6) A simple majority of the commission's membership constitutes a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Legislative advisory members are not included in determining a quorum.
[ 2019 c 395 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.040 - Executive director—Duties.

RCW 43.114.040
Executive director—Duties.
The executive director of the commission shall:
(1) Monitor state legislation affecting LGBTQ people;
(2) Work with state agencies to assess programs and policies that affect LGBTQ people;
(3) Coordinate with the minority commissions, women's commission, and human rights commission to address issues of mutual concern; and
(4) Work as a liaison between the public and private sector to eliminate barriers to economic and health equity for LGBTQ people.
[ 2019 c 395 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.050 - Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.

RCW 43.114.050
Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.
(1) The commission shall have the following duties:
(a) Actively recruit and maintain a list of names of qualified LGBTQ people to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions;
(b) Provide a clearinghouse for information regarding both state and federal legislation as it relates to the purpose of this chapter;
(c) Identify and define specific needs of LGBTQ:
(i) People of color;
(ii) People with developmental disabilities;
(iii) Seniors;
(iv) People experiencing homelessness;
(v) Economic and small business development; and
(vi) Veterans, their spouses, and dependents;
(d) Consult with state agencies regarding the effect of agency policies, procedures, practices, laws, and administrative rules on the unique problems and needs of LGBTQ people. The commission shall also provide any data, input, and recommendations to state agencies on proposed agency rules and the development and implementation of comprehensive and coordinated policies, plans, and programs focusing on those problems and needs;
(e) Provide resource and referral information to agencies and the public. The commission may gather data and disseminate information to the public in order to implement the purposes of this chapter;
(f) Consult with nonprofit organizations;
(g) Hold public hearings to gather input on issues related to the unique problems and needs of LGBTQ people;
(h) Advocate for removal of barriers for LGBTQ people; and
(i) Review best practices for discrimination and harassment policies and training and provide recommendations to state agencies as they update their discrimination and harassment policies. The commission shall also maintain a file of discrimination and harassment policies that meet high quality standards and make these files available for agency use.
(2) The commission must submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the governor every two years detailing the commission's activities. The report submitted must be in electronic format pursuant to RCW 43.01.036, and include, at minimum:
(a) Recommendations for addressing the needs identified under subsection (1)(c) of this section;
(b) Input received during public hearings and recommendations for addressing the problems and needs discussed at the public hearings; and
(c) Recommendations regarding preserving the memory and contributions of LGBTQ members lost to HIV/AIDS in Washington state.
(3) State agencies must provide appropriate and reasonable assistance to the commission as needed, including providing notice of agency proposed rule making and gathering data and information, including but not limited to voluntary demographics, economic disparity studies, and other collectable data by state agencies, in order for the commission to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
[ 2019 c 395 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.060 - Powers of commission.

RCW 43.114.060
Powers of commission.
(1) The commission has the power to receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to their terms and the purpose of this chapter. The commission's executive director shall make a report of such funds received from private sources to the office of financial management on a regular basis. Such funds received from private sources must not be applied to reduce or substitute for the commission's budget as appropriated by the legislature, but must be applied and expended toward projects and functions authorized by this chapter that were not funded by the legislature.
(2) In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with public and private institutions, local governments, private industry, community organizations, and other segments of the general public as may be needed to promote equal opportunity for LGBTQ people in government, education, economic security, employment, and services.
(3) The commission may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter.
[ 2019 c 395 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.114 - Lgbtq Commission. › 43.114.070 - LGBTQ pride month.

RCW 43.114.070
LGBTQ pride month.
The legislature declares that:
(1) June of each year will be known as LGBTQ pride month;
(2) The fourth week in June is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by LGBTQ people in the arts, sciences, commerce, and education; and
(3) Educational institutions, public entities, and private organizations are encouraged to designate time for appropriate activities in commemoration of the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of LGBTQ people.
[ 2019 c 395 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 43.115.010
Legislative declaration.
The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature believes that it is the duty of the state to improve the well-being of Hispanics by enabling them to participate fully in all fields of endeavor and assisting them in obtaining governmental services. The legislature further finds that the development of public policy and the delivery of governmental services to meet the special needs of Hispanics can be improved by establishing a focal point in state government for the interests of Hispanics. Therefore the legislature deems it necessary to create a commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1993 c 261 § 1; 1987 c 249 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 34 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.030 - Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Travel expenses—Quorum.

RCW 43.115.030
Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Travel expenses—Quorum.
(1) The commission shall consist of eleven members of Hispanic origin appointed by the governor. To the extent practicable, appointments to the commission shall be made to achieve a balanced representation based on the Hispanic population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, sex, age, and occupation. Members shall serve three-year terms. No member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
(2) Members shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
(3) Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
[ 1993 c 261 § 2; 1987 c 249 § 3; 1981 c 338 § 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 130; 1971 ex.s. c 34 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.040 - Officers and employees—Rules and regulations.

RCW 43.115.040
Officers and employees—Rules and regulations.
The commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Elect one of its members to serve as chair;
(2) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW;
(3) Examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Hispanics, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws;
(4) Advise the governor and state agencies on the development and implementation of policies, plans, and programs that relate to the special needs of Hispanics;
(5) Advise the legislature on issues of concern to the Hispanic community;
(6) Establish relationships with state agencies, local governments, and private sector organizations that promote equal opportunity and benefits for Hispanics; and
(7) Receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and expend, without appropriation, the same or any income from the gifts, grants, or endowments according to their terms.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5170; 1993 c 261 § 3; 1987 c 249 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 34 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.045 - Executive director.

RCW 43.115.045
Executive director.
(1) The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall base the appointment of the executive director on recommendations of the commission. The salary of the executive director shall be set by the governor.
(2) The executive director shall employ a staff, who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW. The executive director shall prescribe the duties of the staff as may be necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1993 c 261 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.060 - Relationships with local government and private industry.

RCW 43.115.060
Relationships with local government and private industry.
In carrying out its duties the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity for Hispanics in government, education and employment.
[ 1987 c 249 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 34 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.115 - State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. › 43.115.900 - Severability—1971 ex.s. c 34.

RCW 43.115.900
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 34.
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.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 34 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.010 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 43.117.010
Legislative declaration.
The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that Asian Pacific Americans have unique and special problems. It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by insuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, and other areas. The legislature is particularly concerned with the plight of those Asian Pacific Americans who, for economic, linguistic, or cultural reasons, find themselves disadvantaged or isolated from American society and the benefits of equal opportunity. The legislature aims to help these and all Asian Pacific Americans achieve full equality and inclusion in American society. The legislature further finds that it is necessary to aid Asian Pacific Americans in obtaining governmental services in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all the residents of this state. Therefore the legislature deems it necessary to create a commission to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2000 c 236 § 1; 1995 c 67 § 2; 1983 c 119 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2000 c 236: "This act takes effect April 30, 2000." [ 2000 c 236 § 4.]
Effective date—1983 c 119: "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 June 30, 1983." [ 1983 c 119 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.020 - Definitions.

RCW 43.117.020
Definitions.
As used in this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) "Asian Pacific Americans" include persons of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Samoan, Guamanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and other South East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Island ancestry.
(2) "Commission" means the Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs in the office of the governor.
[ 1995 c 67 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.030 - Commission established.

RCW 43.117.030
Commission established.
There is established a Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs in the office of the governor. The now existing Asian American advisory council shall become the commission upon enactment of this chapter. The council may transfer all office equipment, including files and records to the commission.
[ 1995 c 67 § 4; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.040 - Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Travel expenses—Quorum—Executive director.

RCW 43.117.040
Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Travel expenses—Quorum—Executive director.
(1) The commission shall consist of twelve members appointed by the governor. In making such appointments, the governor shall give due consideration to recommendations submitted to him or her by the commission. The governor may also consider nominations of members made by the various Asian American organizations in the state. The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced distribution of Asian-ethnic, geographic, sex, age, and occupational representation, where practicable.
(2) Appointments shall be for three years except in case of a vacancy, in which event appointment shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term for which the vacancy occurs. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
(3) Members shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended.
(4) Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
(5) The governor shall appoint an executive director based upon recommendations made by the council.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5171; 1982 c 68 § 1; 1981 c 338 § 16; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 131; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.050 - Officers—Rules and regulations—Meetings.

RCW 43.117.050
Officers—Rules and regulations—Meetings.
The commission shall:
(1) Elect one of its members to serve as chair; and also such other officers as necessary to form an executive committee;
(2) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW;
(3) Meet at the call of the chair or the call of a majority of its members, but in no case less often than once during any three month period;
(4) Be authorized to appoint such citizen task force as it deems appropriate.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5172; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.060 - Staff.

RCW 43.117.060
Staff.
The executive director shall employ a staff who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW and prescribe their duties as may be necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.070 - Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.

RCW 43.117.070
Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.
(1) The commission shall examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and law.
(2) The commission shall advise such state government agencies on the development and implementation of comprehensive and coordinated policies, plans, and programs focusing on the special problems and needs of Asian Pacific Americans.
(3) The commission shall advise the legislature on issues of concern to the Asian Pacific American community.
(4) The commission shall coordinate and assist with statewide celebrations during the fourth week of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month that recognize the contributions to the state by Asian Pacific Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce, and education.
(5) The commission shall coordinate and assist educational institutions, public entities, and private organizations with celebrations of Korean-American day that recognize the contributions to the state by Korean-Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce, and education.
(6) Each state department and agency shall provide appropriate and reasonable assistance to the commission as needed in order that the commission may carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2018 c 143 § 2; 2007 c 19 § 3; 2000 c 236 § 3; 1995 c 67 § 5; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—2007 c 19: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective date—2000 c 236: See note following RCW 43.117.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.080 - Promotion of equal opportunity and benefits.

RCW 43.117.080
Promotion of equal opportunity and benefits.
In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity and benefits to Asian Pacific Americans in government, education, economic development, employment, and services.
[ 1995 c 67 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.090 - Hearings—Information to be furnished to commission.

RCW 43.117.090
Hearings—Information to be furnished to commission.
(1) The commission may for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this chapter hold such public hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it. At least five members of the commission must be present to conduct a hearing.
(2) The commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the state information necessary to enable it to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Upon request of the chair of the commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the commission.
[ 2009 c 549 § 5173; 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.100 - Gifts, grants and endowments—Receipt and expenditure.

RCW 43.117.100
Gifts, grants and endowments—Receipt and expenditure.
The commission shall have authority to receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time in trust or otherwise for the use and benefit of the purposes of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of said gifts, grants, or endowments.
[ 1974 ex.s. c 140 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 43 - State Government—Executive › Chapter 43.117 - State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. › 43.117.110 - Asian Pacific American heritage month.

RCW 43.117.110
Asian Pacific American heritage month.
The legislature declares that:
(1) May of each year will be known as Asian Pacific American heritage month;
(2) The fourth week of May is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by Asian Pacific Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce, and education; and
(3) Educational institutions, public entities, and private organizations are encouraged to designate time for appropriate activities in commemoration of the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans.
[ 2000 c 236 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2000 c 236: See note following RCW 43.117.010.