# RCW 90.71.220: RCW 90.71.220: Leadership council—Membership

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S220

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 90.71.220
- **Heading:** RCW 90.71.220: Leadership council—Membership
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 90 / Chapter 71 / Section 220

## Text

(1) The partnership shall be led by a leadership council composed of seven members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall appoint members who are publicly respected and influential, are interested in the environmental and economic prosperity of Puget Sound, and have demonstrated leadership qualities. The governor shall designate one of the seven members to serve as chair and a vice chair shall be selected annually by the membership of the council. (2) The initial members shall be appointed as follows: (a) Three of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of two years; (b) Two of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of three years; and (c) Two of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of four years. (3) The initial members' successors shall be appointed for terms of four years each, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom he or she succeeds. (4) Members of the council are eligible for reappointment. (5) Any member of the council may be removed by the governor for cause. (6) Members whose terms expire shall continue to serve until reappointed or replaced by a new member. (7) A majority of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. (8) Council decisions and actions require majority vote approval of all councilmembers.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 90.71.010 RCW 90.71.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S010.md)
- [RCW 90.71.060 RCW 90.71.060: Puget Sound assessment and monitoring program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S060.md)
- [RCW 90.71.110 RCW 90.71.110: Puget Sound scientific research account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S110.md)
- [RCW 90.71.200 RCW 90.71.200: Findings—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S200.md)
- [RCW 90.71.210 RCW 90.71.210: Puget Sound partnership—Created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S210.md)
- [RCW 90.71.220 RCW 90.71.220: Leadership council—Membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S220.md)
- [RCW 90.71.230 RCW 90.71.230: Leadership council—Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S230.md)
- [RCW 90.71.240 RCW 90.71.240: Executive director—Appointment—Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S240.md)
- [RCW 90.71.250 RCW 90.71.250: Ecosystem coordination board—Membership—Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S250.md)
- [RCW 90.71.260 RCW 90.71.260: Development of the action agenda—Integration of watershed programs and ecosystem-level plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S260.md)
- [RCW 90.71.270 RCW 90.71.270: Science panel—Creation—Membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S270.md)
- [RCW 90.71.280 RCW 90.71.280: Science panel—Duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S280.md)
- [RCW 90.71.290 RCW 90.71.290: Science panel—Strategic science program—Puget Sound science update—Quadrennial science work plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S290.md)
- [RCW 90.71.300 RCW 90.71.300: Action agenda—Goals and objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S300.md)

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