The bill amends RCW 41.18.015 to allow county auditors and county treasurers to appoint designees to serve on firefighters' pension boards. Specifically, the language now includes provisions for the county auditor or their designee and the county treasurer or their designee to be members of the board, which consists of five members in total. The board will also include the chairperson of the fire commissioners and two firefighters elected by their peers. The bill outlines the election process for these firefighter members and establishes procedures for filling vacancies and appointing a secretary or a chairperson pro tempore if needed.

Additionally, the bill provides a contingency for situations where no eligible regularly employed or retired firefighters are available to serve on the board. In such cases, it allows for the election of any active or retired firefighters residing within the jurisdiction, as well as the widows or widowers of firefighters subject to the board's jurisdiction. This amendment aims to ensure that the pension boards remain functional and representative, even in the absence of eligible firefighter candidates.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 41.18.015