RCW 48.32A.065: Board of directors.

(1) The board of directors of the association consists of the commissioner ex officio and not less than seven nor more than 11 member insurers serving terms as established in the plan of operation. The insurer members of the board are selected by member insurers subject to the approval of the commissioner. Vacancies on the board are filled for the remaining period of the term by a majority vote of the remaining board members, subject to the approval of the commissioner. (2) In approving selections or in appointing members to the board, the commissioner shall consider, among other things, whether all member insurers are fairly represented. (3) Members of the board may be reimbursed from the assets of the association for expenses incurred by them as members of the board of directors but members of the board are not otherwise compensated by the association for their services.