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Code · Washington · Title 90 — Water Rights—Environment · Chapter 90.80

RCW 90.80.010

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The following definitions apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1)"Alternate" means an individual:
(a)Who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities under RCW 90.80.050 (3);
(b)who is trained under the requirements of RCW 90.80.040 ; and
(c)who, while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner:
(i)May serve and vote as a commissioner;
(ii)is subject to any requirement applicable to a commissioner; and
(iii)counts toward a quorum.
(2)"Board" means a water conservancy board created under this chapter.
(3)"Commissioner" means an individual who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities as a member of a water conservancy board under RCW 90.80.050 (1), or an alternate appointed under RCW 90.80.050
(3)while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner.
(4)"Department" means the department of ecology.
(5)"Director" means the director of the department of ecology.
(6)"Record of decision" means the conclusion reached by a water conservancy board regarding an application for a transfer filed with the board.
(7)"Transfer" means a transfer, change, amendment, or other alteration of a part or all of a water right authorized under RCW 90.03.380 , 90.03.390 , or 90.44.100 .
[ 2004 c 10 s 1 ; 2001 c 237 s 7 ; 1997 c 441 s 2 .]
Notes:
Finding — Intent — Severability — Effective date — 2001 c 237: See notes following RCW 90.82.040 .
Intent — 2001 c 237: See note following RCW 90.66.065 .
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