Boards and Commissions

Washington's New American Policy Council

Executive Order 08-01

Function of board: The Council shall make recommendations to the Governor on topics including but not limited to:

  1. Strategies to help legal permanent residents become naturalized;
  2. Acquisition of English language skills integral to the process of becoming citizens;
  3. Ways to recognize or transfer the skills, certifications and professional credentials people earn in other countries into Washington’s economy;
  4. Strategies that are needed to support the success for naturalization, English language acquisition and recognition or transference of certifications and professional credentials;
  5. Facilitating public-private partnerships for the integration of people seeking to become New Americans into the very fabric of our state, thus creating a more vibrant, prosperous and vital society.

Number of appointments by Governor:

15

Term in Years:

At the Governor's pleasure

Compensation:

Expenses Only

Qualification:

Council members shall include representatives from state agencies, the Refugees' Advisory Council, business and labor, and community and nonprofit organizations.

Number of yearly meetings:

Undetermined

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)