The bill amends RCW 17.10.050 to modify the structure and appointment process of county noxious weed control boards in Washington. It reduces the number of geographical areas from five to four, while also adding an at-large member to the board, resulting in a total of five voting members. The bill stipulates that at least three of these members must be engaged in the primary production of agricultural products. Additionally, it clarifies the process for appointing new members, requiring that they be appointed at least 30 days prior to the expiration of a current member's term and that notice of term expirations be published or posted on the district's website.

Further changes include the removal of the requirement for nominations to include signatures from ten registered voters in the geographical area, streamlining the application process. The bill also specifies that if the county legislative authority does not appoint a nominee within 60 days, the county noxious weed control board can appoint a nominee to meet quorum requirements temporarily. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely appointments and the need for a quorum for the board to conduct business effectively.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 17.10.050