Boards and Commissions
Washington's New American Policy Council
Function of board: The Council shall make recommendations to the Governor on topics including but not limited to:
- Strategies to help legal permanent residents become naturalized;
- Acquisition of English language skills integral to the process of becoming citizens;
- Ways to recognize or transfer the skills, certifications and professional credentials people earn in other countries into Washington’s economy;
- Strategies that are needed to support the success for naturalization, English language acquisition and recognition or transference of certifications and professional credentials;
- 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)