Boards & Commissions Information

Washington has more than 240 boards and commissions to which Governor Gregoire appoints citizen members. In some cases, a board or commission is responsible for setting state policy and determining how the state’s limited resources should be used. In other cases, a board or commission licenses and disciplines members of a profession. And in others, appointees are responsible for advising the Governor, the Legislature and state agencies on a particular issue. Governor Gregoire takes great pride in appointing qualified, responsible members who reflect the diversity of our state and who hold a strong belief in the importance of public service.

Links on this page provide information on each board or commission, its statutory authority, its membership requirements and whether positions are up for appointment in the current year.  Apply online or submit your statement of support for someone else.  Find resources, too, that explain what is expected of citizens who are appointed to serve.