Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 43 State Government -- Executive - Section 43.41.250 Criteria for new board or commission not established or required by statute

§ 43.41.250. Criteria for new board or commission not established or required by statute

When acting on a request to establish a new board or commission under RCW 43.41.240, the director of the office of financial management shall consider the following criteria giving priority in the order listed:

(1) If approval is critical to public safety, health, or welfare or to the effectiveness of state government;

(2) If approval will not result in duplication of the work or responsibilities of another governmental agency;

(3) If approval will not have a significant impact on state revenues;

(4) If approval is for a limited duration or on an ad hoc basis;

(5) If the work of the board or commission could be effectively done by a nonpublic entity;

(6) If approval will result in significant enhancement of expertise in state government; and

(7) If approval will result in operational efficiencies other than fiscal savings.

[1994 sp.s. c 9 § 876.]

Notes:
     Declaration -- Purpose -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9 § § 872-876: See notes following RCW 43.41.220.

     Severability -- Headings and captions not law -- Effective date -- 1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.

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