Washington Administrative Code
Title 34 - Asian Pacific American Affairs, Commission on
Chapter 34-02 - General provisions
Section 34-02-010 - Organization and operation of the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs

(1) The commission on Asian Pacific American affairs, hereinafter referred to as the commission, is a commission in the office of the governor established by RCW 43.117.030. The commission exists to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by helping to ensure their participation in the fields of government, business and education, and to aid Asian Pacific Americans in obtaining governmental services in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of all residents of this state. The duties and responsibilities of the commission are more particularly described in chapter 43.117 RCW. The twelve members of the commission are appointed by the governor.

(2) All basic policy decisions are made by the commission at its regular and special meetings. To assist in policy formulation, and to otherwise assist in carrying out its various duties and responsibilities, the commission has an executive director, appointed by the governor based on commission recommendations, a staff hired by the executive director, and at least two standing committees comprised of commission members. The two mandatory committees are:

(3) The commission maintains a central administrative office at Capitol Court Building, 1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 220, Olympia, Washington, 98501.