18.170.180 - Authority of director. - Washington Statutes

Authority of director.

The director or the director's designee has the following authority in administering this chapter:

     (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind rules as deemed necessary to carry out this chapter;

     (2) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice; and

     (3) To employ such administrative and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.

[2007 c 256 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 249; 1991 c 334 § 18.]

Notes: Effective dates -- 2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.

Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.