PDFWAC 352-40-040

How is the agency organized and how is it operated?

The Washington state park system includes approximately one hundred twenty-four developed parks, recreation programs, trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
(1) State parks is governed by a commission consisting of seven citizens of the state, appointed by the governor.
(2) The director is the commission appointed executive head of the agency.
(3) An executive leadership team reports to the director. These team members manage various aspects of agency operations such as operations, parks development, administrative services, communications, human resources, and policy and governmental affairs.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 79A.05 RCW. WSR 19-15-137, § 352-40-040, filed 7/23/19, effective 8/23/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, chapter 42.56 RCW, RCW 42.56.040 and 42.56.070. WSR 08-24-005, § 352-40-040, filed 11/20/08, effective 12/21/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 79A.05.030, 79A.05.070, 79A.05.075, and chapter 42.17 RCW. WSR 03-11-068, § 352-40-040, filed 5/19/03, effective 6/19/03; Order 15, § 352-40-040, filed 7/25/73.]