Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees (BCC)

Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees

Boards, commissions and advisory committees give citizens a voice in their government. They provide a means to influence decisions that shape the quality of life for state residents. Participating on a board, commission or committee is one of the most effective steps citizens can take to become an active voice in their government.

See a comprehensive list of all current and upcoming gubernatorial board and commission appointment opportunities.

The Washington State Department of Health has 28 boards, commissions and advisory committees. The governor or the secretary of health appoint members. Appointees advise the governor, the legislature, and the secretary of health. Boards, commissions or advisory committees may be responsible for regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under their jurisdiction. Protecting public health and safety is a top priority of the governor and the secretary of health. Boards accomplish this through a variety of activities in collaboration with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance division.

Governor Jay Inslee and the secretary of health take great pride in appointing qualified, responsible members who reflect our state's diverse population and who hold a strong belief in the public process.

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Name of Board, Commission or Committee	Appointing Authority	Board/Commission/ Committee	Total Members	Total Public Members
Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	5	1
Applied Behavior Analysis Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	5	1
Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	5	1
Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapist Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	7	3
Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission	Governor	Commission	14	3
Dental Hygiene Examining Committee	Secretary	Committee	5	1
Dental Quality Assurance Commission	Governor	Commission	16	2
Denturists, Board of	Secretary	Board	7	2
Dispensing Optician Examining Committee	Secretary	Committee	3	0
Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems Steering Committee	Secretary	Committee	31	1
Hearing and Speech, Board of	Governor	Board	11	3
Massage, Board of	Governor	Board	7	1
Medical Quality Assurance Commission	Governor	Commission	21	6
Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Committee	Secretary	Committee	9	3
Midwifery Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	7	1
Music Therapy Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	4	1
Naturopathy, Board of	Governor	Board	7	2
Nursing, Board of	Governor	Commission	15	3
Nursing Home Administrators, Board of	Governor	Board	11	2
Occupational Therapy, Board of	Governor	Board	5	1
Optometry, Board of	Governor	Board	6	1
Orthotics and Prosthetics Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	5	2
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Board of	Governor	Board	11	2
Pharmacy Commission	Governor	Commission	15	4
Physical Therapy, Board of	Governor	Board	7	1
Podiatric Medical Board	Governor	Board	5	2
Psychology, Examining Board of	Governor	Board	11	2
Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification Advisory Committee	Secretary	Committee	7	1
Veterinary Board of Governors	Governor	Board	9	1