The department of community, trade, and economic development shall contract with the institute for the expenditure of state-appropriated funds for the operation of the institute. The department of community, trade, and economic development shall provide guidance to the institute regarding expenditure of state-appropriated funds and the development of the institute's strategic plan. The director of the department of community, trade, and economic development shall not withhold funds appropriated for the institute if the institute complies with the provisions of its contract with the department of community, trade, and economic development. The department is responsible to the legislature for the contractual performance of the institute.

[1998 c 344 § 13.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Findings -- 1998 c 344: See note following RCW 28B.38.010.