Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 19 Business Regulations -- Miscellaneous - Section 19.16.290 Board -- Initial members -- Terms -- Oath -- Removal

§ 19.16.290. Board -- Initial members -- Terms -- Oath -- Removal

The initial members of the board shall be named by the governor within thirty days after January 1, 1972. At the first meeting of the board, the members appointed by the governor shall determine by lot the period of time from January 1, 1972 that each of them shall serve, one for one year; one for two years; one for three years; and one for four years. In the event of a vacancy on the board, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term.

Each member appointed by the governor shall qualify by taking the usual oath of a state officer, which shall be filed with the secretary of state, and each member shall hold office for the term of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

Any member of the board other than the director or his designee may be removed by the governor for neglect of duty, misconduct, malfeasance or misfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges against him and sufficient opportunity to be heard thereon.

[1971 ex.s. c 253 § 20.]

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