# RCW 77.04.030: RCW 77.04.030: Commission—Appointment

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S030

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.04.030
- **Heading:** RCW 77.04.030: Commission—Appointment
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 04 / Section 030

## Text

The fish and wildlife commission consists of nine registered voters of the state. In January of each odd-numbered year, the governor shall appoint with the advice and consent of the senate three registered voters to the commission to serve for terms of six years from that January or until their successors are appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs on the commission prior to the expiration of a term, the governor shall appoint a registered voter within sixty days to complete the term. Three members shall be residents of that portion of the state lying east of the summit of the Cascade mountains, and three shall be residents of that portion of the state lying west of the summit of the Cascade mountains. Three additional members shall be appointed at large. No two members may be residents of the same county. The legal office of the commission is at the administrative office of the department in Olympia.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 77.04.010 RCW 77.04.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S010.md)
- [RCW 77.04.012 RCW 77.04.012: Mandate of department and commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S012.md)
- [RCW 77.04.013 RCW 77.04.013: Findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S013.md)
- [RCW 77.04.020 RCW 77.04.020: Composition of department—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S020.md)
- [RCW 77.04.030 RCW 77.04.030: Commission—Appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S030.md)
- [RCW 77.04.040 RCW 77.04.040: Commission—Qualifications of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S040.md)
- [RCW 77.04.055 RCW 77.04.055: Commission—Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S055.md)
- [RCW 77.04.060 RCW 77.04.060: Commission—Meetings—Officers—Compensation, travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S060.md)
- [RCW 77.04.080 RCW 77.04.080: Director—Qualifications—Duties—Salary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S080.md)
- [RCW 77.04.090 RCW 77.04.090: Rule-making authority—Certified copy as evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S090.md)
- [RCW 77.04.120 RCW 77.04.120: Director—Research—Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S120.md)
- [RCW 77.04.130 RCW 77.04.130: Adoption and certification of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S130.md)
- [RCW 77.04.140 RCW 77.04.140: Unofficial printings of laws or rules—Approval required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S140.md)
- [RCW 77.04.145 RCW 77.04.145: Notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S145.md)

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