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