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RCW 1.40.010 State medal of merit established.
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There is established a decoration of the state medal of merit with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person who has been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the p…
RCW 1.40.020 Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules.
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There is created the state medal of merit committee for nominating candidates for the award of the state medal of merit. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court…
RCW 1.40.030 Delegation of authority to make award.
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The governor may delegate the awarding of the state medal of merit to the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court. [ 1986 c 92 s 3.]
RCW 1.40.040 Posthumous award.
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The state medal of merit may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the governor or the designees specified in RCW 1.40.030. [ 1986 c 92 s 4.]