Definitions.

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Alternate" means an individual: (a) Who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities under RCW 90.80.050(3); (b) who is trained under the requirements of RCW 90.80.040; and (c) who, while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner: (i) May serve and vote as a commissioner; (ii) is subject to any requirement applicable to a commissioner; and (iii) counts toward a quorum.(2) "Board" means a water conservancy board created under this chapter.(3) "Commissioner" means an individual who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities as a member of a water conservancy board under RCW 90.80.050(1), or an alternate appointed under RCW 90.80.050(3) while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner.(4) "Department" means the department of ecology.(5) "Director" means the director of the department of ecology.(6) "Record of decision" means the conclusion reached by a water conservancy board regarding an application for a transfer filed with the board.(7) "Transfer" means a transfer, change, amendment, or other alteration of a part or all of a water right authorized under RCW 90.03.380, 90.03.390, or 90.44.100.[ 2004 c 10 s 1; 2001 c 237 s 7; 1997 c 441 s 2.]Notes:Finding—Intent—Severability—Effective date—2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040.Intent—2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065.