6235-S2 AAS 2/17/98

2SSB 6235 - S AMD - 768

    By Senators McCaslin, McDonald and Jacobsen

                                                   ADOPTED 2/17/98

    On page 2, beginning on line 4, strike all of NEW SECTION. Sec 2. and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) A community outdoor athletic fields advisory committee is established within the interagency committee for outdoor recreation.  The committee consists of five members from the public at large, appointed by the governor.  The governor must use his or her best efforts to achieve a balance among the appointed members of the public at large based upon factors of geographic, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity, and with a sense and awareness of community outdoor athletic field needs.

    (2) The terms of the members shall commence on the date of appointment and shall be for three years, or until a successor is appointed except in the case of appointments to fill vacancies which shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.  However, the first  members shall be appointed for terms as follows: Two members for one year and three members for two years. The governor shall appoint one of the members to serve as chair of the council for the duration of the member's term.

    (3) Members shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and shall be entitled to reimbursement individually for travel expenses incurred in performance of their duties as members of the council in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060."

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