Disability Issues and Employment, Governor's Committee on

Advises the Governor and the Legislature on disability issues, generates local action, and initiates projects to address specific issues. They Committee also provides training and assistance to individuals and organizations statewide, from conducting workshops and conferences to publishing disability-related materials.
Board Websitehttps://esd.wa.gov/GCDE/members
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments27
Total Board Positions27
Statutory AuthorityExecutive Order 87-08
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationMileage reimbursement, per diem, hotel
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: At least fifty percent of members shall be persons of disability. Up to 10 percent of the full Committee membership may be family members of persons of disability and/or advocates