Washington Administrative Code Title 183 - Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 183 pertains to the:
Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials
Overview:
This title governs the operations and procedures of the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, which is responsible for establishing the salaries of Washington State’s elected officials, including:
State Legislators
Executive state officers (e.g., Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General)
Members of the judiciary (e.g., Supreme Court justices, judges of the Court of Appeals and Superior Courts)
Key Functions of the Commission (as described under WAC Title 183):
Salary Determination Process
The Commission conducts regular reviews and sets salaries based on objective criteria, including comparisons with other states and private/public sector positions.
Public Input
Title 183 outlines how the Commission engages with the public and considers citizen input before adopting salary schedules.
Meetings and Hearings
Rules under this title describe the frequency, format, and requirements for meetings, including public hearings.
Finalization of Salaries
Salaries adopted by the Commission become law without needing legislative or executive approval, unless overturned by public referendum.
Ethical Guidelines and Commission Conduct
Includes standards for how commissioners are appointed, their terms, ethics requirements, and conflict-of-interest rules.
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