The director may appoint such assistants and executive staff as shall be needed to administer the department, all of whom shall be veterans. The director shall designate a deputy from the executive staff who shall have charge and general supervision of the department in the absence or disability of the director, and in case of a vacancy in the office of director, shall continue in charge of the department until a successor is appointed and qualified, or until the governor shall appoint an acting director.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 115 ยง 5.]
Notes:Certain personnel of department exempted from state civil service law: RCW 41.06.077.