# RCW 43.22.005: RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.22.005
- **Heading:** RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 005

## Text

The director of labor and industries may appoint and deputize two assistant directors to be known as deputy directors. The director shall designate one deputy director who, in case a vacancy occurs in the office of director, shall continue in charge of the department until a director is appointed and qualified, or the governor appoints an acting director.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.22.005 RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.22.010 RCW 43.22.010: Divisions of department—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.22.020 RCW 43.22.020: Supervisor of industrial insurance—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.22.030 RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.22.035 RCW 43.22.035: Printed materials—Department's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.22.040 RCW 43.22.040: Supervisor of industrial safety and health—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.22.050 RCW 43.22.050: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.22.051 RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S051.md)
- [RCW 43.22.052 RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S052.md)
- [RCW 43.22.053 RCW 43.22.053: Supervisor of building and construction safety inspection services—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S053.md)
- [RCW 43.22.260 RCW 43.22.260: Supervisor of industrial relations—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S260.md)
- [RCW 43.22.270 RCW 43.22.270: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S270.md)
- [RCW 43.22.282 RCW 43.22.282: Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S282.md)
- [RCW 43.22.290 RCW 43.22.290: Reports by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S290.md)

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