# RCW 43.330.040: RCW 43.330.040: Director powers and duties > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S040 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 43.330.040 - **Heading:** RCW 43.330.040: Director powers and duties - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 330 / Section 040 ## Text (1) The director shall supervise and administer the activities of the department and shall advise the governor and the legislature with respect to community and economic development matters affecting the state. (2) In addition to other powers and duties granted to the director, the director shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the state to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (b) Act for the state in the initiation of or participation in any multigovernmental program relative to the purpose of this chapter; (c) Accept and expend gifts and grants, whether such grants be of federal or other funds; (d) Appoint such deputy directors, assistant directors, and up to seven special assistants as may be needed to administer the department. These employees are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW; (e) Prepare and submit budgets for the department for executive and legislative action; (f) Submit recommendations for legislative actions as are deemed necessary to further the purposes of this chapter; (g) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW and perform all other functions necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (h) Delegate powers, duties, and functions as the director deems necessary for efficient administration, but the director shall be responsible for the official acts of the officers and employees of the department; and (i) Perform other duties as are necessary and consistent with law. (3) When federal or other funds are received by the department, they shall be promptly transferred to the state treasurer and thereafter expended only upon the approval of the director. The department must track the amount of federal economic development funding received and disbursed along with any required state, local, or other matching requirements and annually provide the information to the economic development committees of the house of representatives and the senate. (4) The director may request information and assistance from all other agencies, departments, and officials of the state, and may reimburse such agencies, departments, or officials if such a request imposes any additional expenses upon any such agency, department, or official. (5) The director shall, in carrying out the responsibilities of office, consult with governmental officials, private groups, and individuals and with officials of other states. All state agencies and their officials and the officials of any political subdivision of the state shall cooperate with and give such assistance to the department, including the submission of requested information, to allow the department to carry out its purposes under this chapter. (6) The director may establish additional advisory or coordinating groups with the legislature, within state government, with state and other governmental units, with the private sector and nonprofit entities or in specialized subject areas as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (7) The internal affairs of the department shall be under the control of the director in order that the director may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the director shall have complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The director may create such administrative structures as the director deems appropriate, except as otherwise specified by law, and the director may employ such personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 43.330.005 RCW 43.330.005: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S005.md) - [RCW 43.330.007 RCW 43.330.007: Management responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S007.md) - [RCW 43.330.010 RCW 43.330.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S010.md) - [RCW 43.330.020 RCW 43.330.020: Department created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S020.md) - [RCW 43.330.030 RCW 43.330.030: Director—Appointment—Salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S030.md) - [RCW 43.330.040 RCW 43.330.040: Director powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S040.md) - [RCW 43.330.050 RCW 43.330.050: Community and economic development responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S050.md) - [RCW 43.330.060 RCW 43.330.060: Trade and business responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S060.md) - [RCW 43.330.062 RCW 43.330.062: Recruitment and retention of business—Protocols for associate development organizations and department staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S062.md) - [RCW 43.330.068 RCW 43.330.068: International companies investing in Washington—Eligibility for excise tax incentives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S068.md) - [RCW 43.330.070 RCW 43.330.070: Local development capacity—Training and technical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S070.md) - [RCW 43.330.075 RCW 43.330.075: Local government regulation and policy handouts—Technical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S075.md) - [RCW 43.330.080 RCW 43.330.080: Coordination of community and economic development services—Contracts with county-designated associate development organizations—Scope of services—Business services training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S080.md) - [RCW 43.330.082 RCW 43.330.082: Contracting associate development organizations—Performance measures and summary of best practices—Remediation plans—Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S082.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C330_S040. 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