Hispanic Affairs, Commission on

Improves public policy development and the delivery of government services to the Hispanic community by serving in an advisory capacity to the Governor, state legislature, and local agencies on issues impacting the Hispanic community. The Commission was created by a Governor's Executive Order and established in a statute in 1971 and started as a strong grassroots movement that works within the framework of state legislation.
Board Websitehttps://www.cha.wa.gov/commissioners
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments11
Total Board Positions11
Statutory AuthorityRCW 43.115.030
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationReimbursement and per diem
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term LimitsNo member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms
Member Requirements: Balanced representation based on the Hispanic population distribution within the state, geographic considerations, gender, age, and occupation. No member may serve more than two full consecutive terms.