Introduction
	Commission Members
	Policy Documents
	Meeting Calendar
	Meeting Minutes
	Serving on the Commission
	Providing Public Input to the Commission

Commission News
	Sportfishing rules on Fish and Wildlife Commission Nov. 3-4 agenda - Oct 27, 2006
	Fish and Wildlife Commission adds land to Oak Creek Wildlife Area - Oct 9, 2006
	Fish and Wildlife Commission sets 2006 waterfowl hunting seasons - Aug 7, 2006

Serving on the Commission

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is comprised of nine citizen members, each appointed by the Governor. Commission appointees are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Members are official upon appointment and serve as voting members while awaiting Senate confirmation.

Under state law, the Commission must include three members from west of the Cascade Mountains, three members from east of the Cascade Mountains and three “at-large” members who may reside anywhere in the state. No two Commission members may reside in the same county (RCW 77.04.030).

Each commissioner is appointed to serve a six-year term. If a member resigns before the term expires, the Governor must appoint a replacement within 60 days to complete the remainder of the term. Incumbent commissioners may be reappointed to serve additional terms as deemed appropriate by the Governor.

Commission members typically work two or three days a month attending public meetings around the state, and participating in telephone conference calls. Scheduled Commission meeting dates are listed on this website.

In addition to regular Commission meetings, each member serves on one or more Commission subcommittees, focusing in depth on individual fish and/or wildlife issues. These subcommittees, each comprised of four Commission members working with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, generally meet via telephone conference call.

Commissioners are paid $100 per workday, and are reimbursed for travel expenses (meals, mileage, and lodging) in the same manner as state employees on work assignment. The Commission elects a new Chair and Vice Chair every other year.

Three Fish and Wildlife Commission positions will become open on December 31, 2008. If you are interested in serving on the Commission, send your completed application and resume to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission by December 8, 2008. The application is available at the following website: http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/default.asp.

Mail to:

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Attention: Susan Yeager
600 Capitol Way North
Olympia, Washington 98501 - 1091

Governor’s Boards and Commissions Handbook: http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/handbook/default.asp