Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 43 State Government -- Executive - Chapter 43.52 Operating Agencies

43.52.250 Definitions
As used in this chapter and unless the context indicates otherwise, words and phrases shall mean: "District" means a public utility district as created under ...

43.52.260 Scope of authority
The authority granted in this chapter shall apply equally to the generating of electricity by water power, by steam power, by nuclear power, conservation, or ...

43.52.272 Power commission abolished
The Washington state power commission is hereby abolished.[1965 c 8 § 43.52.272. Prior: 1957 c 295 § 8.] ...

43.52.290 Members of the board of directors of an operating agency -- Compensation -- May hold other public position -- Incompatibility of offices doctrine voided
Members of the board of directors of an operating agency shall be paid the sum of fifty dollars per day as compensation for each day ...

43.52.300 Powers and duties of an operating agency
An operating agency formed under RCW 43.52.360 shall have authority: (1) To generate, produce, transmit, deliver, exchange, purchase or sell electric energy and to enter ...

43.52.3411 Revenue bonds or warrants
For the purposes provided for in this chapter, an operating agency shall have power to issue revenue bonds or warrants payable from the revenues of ...

43.52.343 Revenue bonds or warrants -- Sale by negotiation or advertisement and bid
All bonds issued by an operating agency shall be sold and delivered in such manner, at such rate or rates of interest and for such ...

43.52.350 Operating agencies to provide fishways, facilities and hatcheries -- Contracts
An operating agency shall, at the time of the construction of any dam or obstruction, construct and shall thereafter maintain and operate such fishways, fish ...

43.52.360 Operating agency -- Formation -- Additional projects -- Appeals -- Membership, withdrawal -- Dissolution
Any two or more cities or public utility districts or combinations thereof may form an operating agency (herein sometimes called a joint operating agency) for ...

43.52.370 Operating agency board of directors -- Members, appointment, vote, term, etc. -- Rules -- Proceedings -- Limitation on powers and duties
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the management and control of an operating agency shall be vested in a board of ...

43.52.374 Operating agency executive board -- Members -- Terms -- Removal -- Rules -- Proceedings -- Managing director -- Civil immunities -- Defense and indemnification
(1) With the exception of the powers and duties of the board of directors described in RCW 43.52.370(2), the management and control of an operating ...

43.52.375 Treasurer -- Auditor -- Powers and duties -- Official bonds -- Funds
The board of each joint operating agency shall by resolution appoint a treasurer. The treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the operating agency, ...

43.52.378 Executive board -- Appointment of administrative auditor -- Retention of firm for performance audits -- Duties of auditor and firm -- Reports
The executive board of any operating agency constructing, operating, terminating, or decommissioning a nuclear power plant under a site certification agreement issued pursuant to chapter ...

43.52.380 Member's preference to buy energy -- Apportionment -- Surplus
Members shall have a preference right to the purchase of all electric energy generated by an operating agency. As between members, the amount of electric ...

43.52.383 Compliance with open public meetings act
(1) The legislature intends that the business and deliberations of joint operating agencies conducted by their boards of directors, executive boards, committees and subcommittees be ...

43.52.385 Best interest of ratepayers to determine interest of agency
For the purposes of this chapter, including but not limited to RCW 43.52.343, the best interests of all ratepayers affected by the joint operating agency ...

43.52.391 Powers and duties of operating agency
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a joint operating agency shall have all powers now or hereafter granted public utility districts under the laws ...

43.52.395 Maximum interest rate operating agency may pay member
(1) The maximum rate at which an operating agency shall add interest in repaying a member under RCW 43.52.391 may not exceed the higher of ...

43.52.410 Authority of city or district to contract for electric energy or falling waters
Any city or district is authorized to enter into contracts or compacts with any operating agency or a publicly or privately owned public utility for ...

43.52.430 Appeals from director of department of ecology
Any party in interest deeming itself aggrieved by any order of the director of the department of ecology may appeal to the superior court of ...

43.52.440 Effect of chapter on "Columbia River Sanctuary Act.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to amend, modify or repeal in any manner *RCW 77.55.160, commonly known as the "Columbia River Sanctuary ...

43.52.450 Chapter requirements are cumulative -- Preservation of rights -- Not subject to utilities and transportation commission
The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative and shall not impair or supersede the powers or rights of any person, firm or corporation or ...

43.52.460 Operating agency to pay in lieu of taxes
Any joint operating agency formed under this chapter shall pay in lieu of taxes payments in the same amounts as paid by public utility districts. ...

43.52.470 Operating agency -- Validity of organization and existence
Except as provided in RCW 43.52.360, the validity of the organization of any joint operating agency can be questioned only by action instituted within six ...

43.52.515 Application of Titles 9 and 9A RCW
All of the provisions of Titles 9 and 9A RCW apply to actions of a joint operating agency.[1981 c 173 § 6.]Notes: Severability -- 1981 ...

43.52.520 Security force -- Authorized
An operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW may establish a security force for ...

43.52.525 Security force -- Criminal history record information
An operating agency is authorized to obtain criminal history record information pursuant to RCW 10.97.050 for any member of an operating agency security force and ...

43.52.530 Security force -- Powers and duties -- Rules on speed, operation, location of vehicles authorized
(1) Members of an operating agency security force authorized under RCW 43.52.520 may use reasonable force to detain, search, or remove persons who enter or ...

43.52.535 Security force -- Membership in retirement system authorized
Members of the operating agency security force shall be members of the retirement system under chapter 41.40 RCW.[1981 c 301 § 4.] ...

43.52.550 Plans for repayment of operating agency obligations maturing prior to planned operation of plant
Any municipal corporation, cooperative or mutual which has entered into a contract with an operating agency to participate in the construction or acquisition of an ...

43.52.560 Contracts for materials or work required -- Sealed bids
Except as provided otherwise in this chapter, a joint operating agency shall purchase any item or items of materials, equipment, or supplies, the estimated cost ...

43.52.565 Contracts for materials or work through competitive negotiation -- Nuclear generating projects and associated facilities
(1) An operating agency may enter into contracts through competitive negotiation under subsection (2) of this section for materials, equipment, supplies, or work to be ...

43.52.567 Contracts for materials or work through competitive negotiation--Renewable electrical energy generation projects
(1) A joint operating agency with an executive board formed under RCW 43.52.374 may enter into contracts through competitive negotiation under subsection (3) of this ...

43.52.570 Purchase of materials by telephone or written quotation authorized -- Procedure
For the awarding of a contract to purchase any item or items of materials, equipment, or supplies in an amount exceeding five thousand dollars but ...

43.52.575 Purchase of materials without competition authorized
When the managing director or a designee determines in writing that it is impracticable to secure competition for required materials, equipment, or supplies, he or ...

43.52.580 Emergency purchase of materials or work by contract
When the managing director or a designee determines in writing that an emergency endangers the public safety or threatens property damage or that serious financial ...

43.52.585 Procedures for implementing RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.580
The executive board shall establish procedures for implementing RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.580 by operating agency resolution after notice, public hearing, and opportunity for public comment. ...

43.52.590 Construction of RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.585
Nothing in RCW 43.52.560 through 43.52.585 requires reapplication by a joint operating agency in existence on July 26, 1987.[1987 c 376 § 7.] ...

43.52.595 Contracts for electric power and energy
A city or district may contract to purchase from an operating agency electric power and energy required for its present or future requirements. For projects ...

43.52.612 Contract bid form
A joint operating agency shall require that bids upon any construction or improvement of any nuclear generating project and associated facilities shall be made upon ...

43.52.910 Construction -- 1965 c 8
This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.[1965 c 8 § 43.52.910. Prior: 1957 c 295 § 12.] ...