(1) The director shall establish an ongoing risk management advisory committee. Members of the committee may include but shall not be limited to directors or deputy directors of state agencies, presidents or vice presidents of institutions of higher education, or representatives of local government or the private sector.

     (2) The director or his or her designee shall serve as chair. The committee shall meet upon call of the chairperson and shall adopt rules for the conduct of its business.

     (3) The risk management advisory committee shall provide guidance in:

     (a) Determining appropriate roles, responsibilities of the risk management division, and policies regarding statewide risk management;

     (b) Establishing premiums or other cost allocation systems;

     (c) Determining appropriate programs and coverages for self-insurance versus insurance;

     (d) Developing risk retention pools; and

     (e) Preparing recommendations for containment of risk exposures.

[2002 c 332 § 19; 1989 c 419 § 7.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2002 c 332: See notes following RCW 43.41.280.

     Intent -- Effective date -- 1989 c 419: See notes following RCW 4.92.006.