Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
178 chapters · 3,474 sections in this title.
RCW 43.117.010 Legislative declaration.
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The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that Asian Pacific Americans have unique and special problems. It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific …
RCW 43.117.020 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise:(1) "Asian Pacific Americans" include persons of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Samoan, Guamanian, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, and other South East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Island ancestry.(2) "…
RCW 43.117.030 Commission established.
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There is established a Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs in the office of the governor. The now existing Asian American advisory council shall become the commission upon enactment of this chapter. The council may transfer all office equipment, includin…
RCW 43.117.040 Membership—Terms—Vacancies—Travel expenses—Quorum—Executive director.
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(1) The commission shall consist of twelve members appointed by the governor. In making such appointments, the governor shall give due consideration to recommendations submitted to him or her by the commission. The governor may also consider nominations of members made by the var…
RCW 43.117.050 Officers—Rules and regulations—Meetings.
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The commission shall:(1) Elect one of its members to serve as chair; and also such other officers as necessary to form an executive committee;(2) Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW;(3) Meet at the call of the chair or the call of a majority of its members, …
RCW 43.117.060 Staff.
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The executive director shall employ a staff who shall be state employees pursuant to Title 41 RCW and prescribe their duties as may be necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.[ 1974 ex.s. c 140 s 6.]
RCW 43.117.070 Duties of commission—State agencies to give assistance.
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(1) The commission shall examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of Asian Pacific Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies with respect to desirable changes in program and law.(2) The commission shall advise such state government…
RCW 43.117.080 Promotion of equal opportunity and benefits.
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In carrying out its duties, the commission may establish such relationships with local governments and private industry as may be needed to promote equal opportunity and benefits to Asian Pacific Americans in government, education, economic development, employment, and services.[…
RCW 43.117.090 Hearings—Information to be furnished to commission.
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(1) The commission may for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this chapter hold such public hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the commission may deem advisable. The commission may administer oaths or affirm…
RCW 43.117.100 Gifts, grants and endowments—Receipt and expenditure.
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The commission shall have authority to receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time in trust or otherwise for the use and benefit of the purposes of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom accordi…
RCW 43.117.110 Asian Pacific American heritage month.
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The legislature declares that:(1) May of each year will be known as Asian Pacific American heritage month;(2) The fourth week of May is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by Asian Pacific Americans in the arts, sciences, comm…
RCW 43.117.120 Filipino American history month.
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October of each year will be known as Filipino American history month. Each October is designated as a time for people of this state to commemorate the contributions of Filipino Americans to the history and heritage of Washington state and the United States.[ 2019 c 283 s 2.]Note…
RCW 43.117.130 Chinese American/Americans of Chinese descent history month.
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(1) With the rise of economic opportunity in America and other parts of the world in the 19th century, the Chinese diaspora is now one of the largest in the world. As a result, many of those who are, or whose ancestors were, part of the Chinese diaspora have varied perspectives, …
RCW 43.117.140 Lunar new year.
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(1) The lunar new year of each year is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate Asian American culture and to commemorate the contributions of Asian Americans to the history and heritage of Washington state.(2) The legislature encourages state governmental entit…