§ 73.08.035 — Veterans' advisory boards.

Washington § 73.08.035

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 73: VETERANS AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
• Ch. 73.08: VETERANS' RELIEF

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(1) The legislative authority for each county must establish a veterans' advisory board. Upon its establishment, the board shall advise the county legislative authority on the needs of local indigent veterans, the resources available to local indigent veterans, and programs that could benefit the needs of local indigent veterans and their families.

(2) The county legislative authority must solicit representatives from either local branches of nationally recognized veterans' service organizations or the veterans' community at large, or both, to serve on the board. No fewer than a majority of the board members shall be members from nationally recognized veterans' service organizations and only veterans are eligible to serve as board members.

(3) Service on the board is voluntary. The county legislative authority may provide for reimbursement to board members for expenses incurred.

Intent — 2005 c 250: See note following RCW 73.08.005 .

Legislative History

[2005 c 250 s 4.]