# RCW 77.04.055: RCW 77.04.055: Commission—Duties

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C04_S055

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.04.055
- **Heading:** RCW 77.04.055: Commission—Duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 04 / Section 055

## Text

(1) In establishing policies to preserve, protect, and perpetuate wildlife, fish, and wildlife and fish habitat, the commission shall meet annually with the governor to: (a) Review and prescribe basic goals and objectives related to those policies; and (b) Review the performance of the department in implementing fish and wildlife policies. The commission shall maximize fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreational opportunities compatible with healthy and diverse fish and wildlife populations. (2) The commission shall establish hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons and prescribe the time, place, manner, and methods that may be used to harvest or enjoy game fish and wildlife. (3) The commission shall establish provisions regulating food fish and shellfish as provided in RCW 77.12.047 . (4) The commission shall have final approval authority for tribal, interstate, international, and any other department agreements relating to fish and wildlife. (5) The commission shall adopt rules to implement the state's fish and wildlife laws. (6) The commission shall have final approval authority for the department's budget proposals. (7) The commission shall select its own staff and shall appoint the director of the department. The director and commission staff shall serve at the pleasure of the commission.

## 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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