(1) The municipal research council shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract shall be made with a state agency, educational institution, or private consulting firm, that in the judgment of council members is qualified to provide such research and services.

     (2) Research and services to special purpose districts shall consist of: (a) Studying and researching issues relating to special purpose district government; (b) acquiring, preparing, and distributing publications related to special purpose districts; and (c) furnishing legal, technical, consultative, and field services to special purpose districts concerning issues relating to special purpose district government.

     (3) The activities, programs, and services of the municipal research council to special purpose districts shall be carried on in cooperation with the associations representing the various special purpose districts. Services to special purpose districts shall be based upon the moneys appropriated to the municipal research council from the special purpose district research services account under RCW 43.110.090.

[2006 c 328 § 1.]

NOTES:

     Report to joint legislative audit and review committee -- 2006 c 328: "By June 30, 2010, the municipal research council shall prepare a report on services provided to special purpose districts under section 1 of this act, and shall provide this report to the joint legislative audit and review committee." [2006 c 328 § 4.]