Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 44.80 · 5 active provisions
The legislature finds that state government should be operated in an efficient and effective manner. It is the intent of the legislature to create the office of legislative support services to make effective and efficient use of the public's resources, improve the delivery and quality of services, standardize practices…
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Director" means the director of the office of legislative support services employed under RCW 44.80.040.(2) "Legislative agencies" means: The joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint transport…
(1) The office of legislative support services is created to provide administrative and support services to the senate, house of representatives, and legislative agencies. All operations of the office are subject to RCW 44.04.260.(2) The office shall provide support to the senate, the house of representatives, and legi…
(1) The secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives, in consultation with the senate facilities and operations committee and the house executive rules committee, shall employ a director of the office. The director serves at the pleasure of the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk…
Subject to RCW 44.04.260, all expenses incurred, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided and signed by the director. Vouchers may be drawn on funds appropriated by law for the office. The senate and house of representatives may transfer moneys appropriated for legislat…