http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1778-S%20SBR%20NROR%2009.pdf"Fish and Wildlife Governance. Changes are made to the structure of the Commission,
including reducing the number of commissioners from nine to seven and reducing terms of
commissioners from six to four years. Six of the Commissioners must come from each DFW
region and one must be at-large. The Commission must select the chair and vice-chair for
two-year terms. The authority to appoint the Director is transferred from the Commission to
the Governor, with the Governor required to select from among three candidates
recommended by the Commission. Director appointments must be made with the consent of
the Senate. A process is created to facilitate the transfer from the current to the new
Commission structure. Commission appointments must be made with the advice and consent
of the Senate.
Establishes that the Commission be comprised of seven members, each with four-year terms.
Establishes that six commissioners come from each DFW region and one be at-large.
Provides that the Commission select the chair and vice-chair for two-year terms, but
beginning in 2014, the chair must have two years of experience. Vacates current Commission
positions August 1, 2009, and requires the Governor to appoint seven commissioners by
August 1, 2009, with the initial terms staggered. Requires the Governor to appoint the
Director from among three candidates recommended by the Commission. Requires that
Commission appointments be made with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires that
Director appointments be made with the consent of the Senate. Requires the Commission
hold four regular meetings annually and special meetings when called, with a quorum being
four members."
