Washington § 50.12.020 Personnel appointed by commissioner.

Washington Statutes

§ 50.12.020 — Personnel appointed by commissioner.

Washington § 50.12.020

Title 50UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

Ch. 50.12ADMINISTRATION

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Wash. Rev. Code § 50.12.020 (2026).

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The commissioner is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such officers, accountants, experts, and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title: PROVIDED, That such appointment shall be made on a nonpartisan merit basis in accordance with the provisions of this title relating to the selection of personnel. The commissioner may delegate to any person appointed such power and authority as the commissioner deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this title, including the right to decide matters placed in the commissioner's discretion under this title, and may in his or her discretion bond any person handling moneys or signing checks hereunder.

Effective date — 1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020 .

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The commissioner is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such officers, accountants, experts, and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title: PROVIDED, That such appointment shall be made on a nonpartisan merit basis in accordance with the provisions of this title relating to the selection of personnel. The commissioner may delegate to any person appointed such power and authority as the commissioner deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this title, including the right to decide matters placed in the commissioner's discretion under this title, and may in his or her discretion bond any person handling moneys or signing checks hereunder.

Effective date — 1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020 .

Legislative History

[1985 c 96 s 1;1973 1st ex.s. c 158 s 2;1945 c 35 s 41; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9998-179. Prior:1943 c 127 s 8;1941 c 253 s 8;1939 c 214 s 9;1937 c 162 s 11.]