Section 16-750-150. State noxious weed control board—Executive secretary—Hiring and dismissal.

The board has the responsibility for hiring and removing from office the executive secretary. The executive secretary may be dismissed by a majority vote of the full board upon the recommendation of the chairperson and the executive committee. Prior to initiating a dismissal the executive committee will notify the department. Neglect of duty, gross inefficiency, gross incompetence, gross misconduct, malfeasance or willful violation of obligations may give cause for a recommendation for dismissal or dismissal. Before any action is taken by the board to dismiss the executive secretary, the chairperson and one member of the executive committee will confer with the executive secretary and provide in writing and fully explain the charges and contemplated recommendation for dismissal. The privilege of a hearing before the executive committee or full board will be granted to the executive secretary prior to any formal action taken by the board. The executive secretary is granted thirty days preparation time for the hearing and is entitled to present evidence, to be assisted by favorable witnesses, and to confront unfavorable witnesses at the hearing.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 17.10 RCW. WSR 99-24-029, § 16-750-150, filed 11/23/99, effective 1/3/00; WSR 93-01-004, § 16-750-150, filed 12/2/92, effective 1/2/93.]

Chapter 17.10 RCW. WSR 99-24-029, § 16-750-150, filed 11/23/99, effective 1/3/00; WSR 93-01-004, § 16-750-150, filed 12/2/92, effective 1/2/93.