PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 00-03-032.
Title of Rule: WAC 4-25-510 What is the board's meeting schedule and how are officers elected?
Purpose: Procedural rule to govern the conduct of matters before the board.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.04.055.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 42.30.070.
Summary: Provides the time and dates of regular meetings and the annual meeting of the board, notifies the public of the election of officers at the board's annual meeting, and outlines the procedures the board will follow during its meetings.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: RCW 42.30.070 provides that the governing body of a public agency shall by rule provide the time for holding regular meetings.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Dana M. McInturff, CPA, 210 East Union, Suite A, Olympia, (360) 586-0163.
Name of Proponent: Board of Accountancy, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The rule advises the public of:
(1) The dates and times the board will hold its regular and annual meetings.
(2) The election of officers at the annual meeting.
(3) When the newly elected officers will assume their duties.
(4) Who has the authority to call meetings of the board.
(5) The board's compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The amendment to the rule:
1. Clarifies that the board's meetings are "regular" meetings beginning at 9:00 a.m.
2. Removes the 5:00 p.m. ending time for regular board meetings.
3. States that the annual board meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and removes the 5:00 p.m. ending time.
4. Changes the board's annual meeting to the second Friday of December from the third Friday of December.
5. Incorporates portions of WAC 4-25-522 Operations and procedures:
a. The board consists of seven members.
b. Clarifies the board's meetings are open public meetings.
c. Advises the public to contact the board's office for information regarding board activities.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule will not have more than minor economic impact on business.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. The Board of Accountancy is not one of the agencies required to submit to the requirements of RCW 34.05.328.
Hearing Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel -- SeaTac, 18118 Pacific Highway South, SeaTac, WA 98188, on April 28, 2000, at 9:30 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Cheryl Sexton by April 21, 2000, TDD (800) 833-6384, or (360) 664-9194.
Submit Written Comments to: Dana M. McInturff, P.O. Box 9131, Olympia, WA 98507-9131, fax (360) 664-9190, by April 26, 2000.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 28, 2000.
February 25, 2000
Dana M. McInturff, CPA
Executive Director
OTS-3843.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 99-18-111, filed 9/1/99,
effective 1/1/00)
WAC 4-25-510
What is the board's meeting schedule and how
are officers elected?
((The board meets from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.)) Regular board meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. on the last
Friday of the month in the months of January, April, July and
October. ((Additionally,)) The board holds an annual meeting((,
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,)) beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the
((third)) second Friday of December.
The board consists of seven members. At the annual meeting the board elects the chair, vice-chair, and secretary from its members. The newly elected officers assume the duties of their offices at the conclusion of the meeting and serve a term of one year. Officers can be reelected for one additional term.
Either the chair or a quorum of the board has the authority
to call meetings of the board. ((The board complies with the
rules of procedure, chapter 42.30 RCW, in regards to notice and
conduct of meetings.)) The chair presides at all meetings. In
the event of the chair's absence or inability to act, the
vice-chair presides. The board determines other duties of the
officers.
The board's meetings are open public meetings conducted pursuant to chapter 42.30 RCW. Contact the board's office for meeting times and locations or additional information regarding the board's activities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.04.055 and 42.30.070. 99-18-111, § 4-25-510, filed 9/1/99, effective 1/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.04.055. 93-12-077, § 4-25-510, filed 5/27/93, effective 7/1/93.]