# RCW 41.05.004: RCW 41.05.004: Intent—Use of word "board."

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T41_C05_S004

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 41.05.004
- **Heading:** RCW 41.05.004: Intent—Use of word "board."
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 41 / Chapter 05 / Section 004

## Text

It is the intent of the legislature that the word "board" be read to mean both the school employees' benefits board and the public employees' benefits board throughout this chapter. The use of "board" should be liberally construed to mean both boards, to the extent not in conflict with state or federal law. In no case shall either board be limited from exercising its individual authority as authorized within this chapter.

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