WAC 296-14-910   Lists of special assistant attorneys general.  (1) The department must determine from the application and other sources if an attorney qualifies to be placed on the lists of attorneys eligible to represent the department as special assistant attorneys general. The department may consult with the Washington State Bar Association and the office of the attorney general to make the determination.

     (2) The office of the attorney general must appoint qualified attorneys as special assistant attorneys general. Once appointed, these attorneys become eligible to represent the department. Appointed attorneys serve at the pleasure of the office of the attorney general, and the appointments may be canceled without cause.

     (3) The department must compile and maintain lists of attorneys eligible to represent the department as special assistant attorneys general. Referrals may be made from the lists and contracts entered into.

     (4) Once a year, the department must provide a current copy of its lists of attorneys to the office of the attorney general and to the Washington State Bar Association.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.24.110 and 51.12.102. 98-19-001, § 296-14-910, filed 9/2/98, effective 10/5/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 51.04, 51.08, 51.12, 51.24 and 51.32 RCW and 117 Wn.2d 122 and 121 Wn.2d 304. 93-23-060, § 296-14-910, filed 11/15/93, effective 1/1/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.24.110. 88-08-026 (Order 88-03), § 296-14-910, filed 3/31/88.]