Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 43.376 · 11 active provisions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Indian tribe" means any federally recognized Indian tribe whose traditional lands and territories included parts of Washington.(2) "State agency" means an agency, department, office, or the office of a state…
In establishing a government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes, state agencies must:(1) Make reasonable efforts to collaborate with Indian tribes in the development of policies, agreements, and program implementation that directly affect Indian tribes and develop a consultation process that is used by the a…
The position of tribal liaison within a state agency is responsible for:(1) Assisting the state agency in developing and implementing state and agency policies that promote effective communication and collaboration between the state agency and tribal governments;(2) Serving as a contact person with tribal governments a…
Training required under RCW 43.376.020 for state agency employees must include at a minimum:(1) Effective communication and collaboration between state agencies and Indian tribes;(2) Cultural competency in providing effective services to tribal governments and tribal members; and(3) Use of training services such as tho…
(1) At least once a year, the governor and other statewide elected officials must meet with leaders of Indian tribes to address issues of mutual concern.(2) The governor must maintain for public reference an updated list of the names and contact information for the individuals designated as tribal liaisons and the name…
Nothing in this chapter creates a right of action against a state agency or a right of review of an action by a state agency.
(1) There is hereby created as a cabinet agency of the governor, the office of Indian affairs.(2) The office of Indian affairs shall have the following responsibilities:(a) Assist the governor in the development and review of effective policies and legislation to support the state of Washington in fostering strong and…
(1) The executive head of the office of Indian affairs shall be the executive director, who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate, and serve at the pleasure of the governor as part of the governor's executive cabinet. He or she shall be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordanc…
The office of Indian affairs may establish procedures and requirements for operations and expenditures to support and enhance state government partnership and relationships with tribal nations. Such operations and expenditures are intended to strengthen state-tribal relations and provide resources for government-to-gov…
(1) On or before November 1st of each year, the office of Indian affairs shall prepare and submit to the governor and the legislature an annual written report of the operations, activities, programs, and services of the office for the preceding fiscal year.(2) For each operation, activity, program, or service provided…
(1) The legislature hereby finds and declares that nothing in this chapter, including, without limitation, the creation of the office of Indian affairs, is intended to infringe upon the sovereignty of Indian tribes who are federally recognized by the United States as possessing powers of self-government and whose tradi…