# RCW 90.71.240: RCW 90.71.240: Executive director—Appointment—Authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T90_C71_S240

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 90.71.240
- **Heading:** RCW 90.71.240: Executive director—Appointment—Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 90 / Chapter 71 / Section 240

## Text

(1) The partnership shall be administered by an executive director who serves as a communication link between all levels of government, the private sector, tribes, nongovernmental organizations, the council, the board, and the panel. The executive director shall be accountable to the council and the governor for effective communication, actions, and results. (2) The executive director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, in consultation with the council. The governor shall consider the recommendations of the council when appointing the executive director. (3) The executive director shall have complete charge of and supervisory powers over the partnership, subject to the guidance from the council. (4) The executive director shall employ a staff, who shall be state employees under Title 41 RCW. (5) Upon approval of the council, the executive director may take action to create a private nonprofit entity, which may take the form of a nonprofit corporation, to assist the partnership in restoring Puget Sound by: (a) Raising money and other resources through charitable giving, donations, and other appropriate mechanisms; (b) Engaging and educating the public regarding Puget Sound's health, including efforts and opportunities to restore Puget Sound ecosystems; and (c) Performing other similar activities as directed by the partnership.

## 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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