The secretary may appoint one individual to serve as chief executive officer, administrator, or superintendent for more than one facility or institution of the department where one or both facilities or institutions are required by law to have a chief executive officer, administrator, or superintendent. This section, however, shall not apply to RCW 72.40.020.

Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 41: See note following RCW 26.09.060.

Chief executive officers—Appointment: RCW 72.01.060.