In addition to any other
powers granted the director, the director may:
(1) Adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules
necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW;
(2) Appoint such advisory committees as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW. Members of such advisory committees are authorized to receive
travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The director shall review each advisory committee within the
jurisdiction of the program and each statutory advisory committee
on a biennial basis to determine if such advisory committee is
needed. The criteria specified in *RCW 43.131.070 shall be used
to determine whether or not each advisory committee shall be
continued;
(3) Undertake studies, research, and analysis necessary to
carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW;
(4) Delegate powers, duties, and functions of the program to
employees of the department as the director deems necessary to
carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW;
(5) Enter into contracts on behalf of the department to
carry out the purposes of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW;
(6) Act for the state in the initiation of, or the
participation in, any intergovernmental program for the purposes
of this chapter and chapter 88.46 RCW; or
(7) Accept gifts, grants, or other funds.
[2000 c 69 § 28; 1992 c 73 § 11; (1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 § 516 expired June 30, 1997); 1991 c 200 § 405. Formerly RCW 43.21A.715.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.131.070 was repealed by 2000 c 189 § 11.
Expiration date -- 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14 §§ 511-523, 528-533: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
Effective dates -- 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
Severability -- 1995 2nd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 43.19.1919.
Effective dates -- Severability -- 1992 c 73: See RCW 82.23B.902 and 90.56.905.
Effective dates -- Severability -- 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 and 90.56.904.