The members may receive training at the conference on topics to include: An orientation for new board and commission members, an executive briefing for board and commission chairs, the role of boards and commissions in state government, how to serve as an effective executive commissioner, ethics training, and a Q&A. The conference will be followed by a social reception with Governor Gregoire at the Governor's Mansion on the Capitol Campus in Olympia at 4:00 p.m. Conference information is available on the Governor's Office web site at http://www.governor.wa.gov/actions/appointments/boards/conference/121505.pdf.

     The WSCJTC may have a quorum who will be able to attend this conference and social reception planned by the governor's office. No WSCJTC business will be conducted.