(1) The mission
of the
board as described in
RCW 79A.25.005 is to:
(a) Create and work actively for the
implementation of a unified statewide strategy for meeting the recreational
needs of Washington's citizens;
(b)Represent and promote the interests of the
state on recreational issues in concert with other state and local agencies and
the governor;
(c) Encourage and
provide interagency and regional coordination, and interaction between public
and private organizations;
(d)
Administer recreational grant-in-aid programs and provide technical assistance;
and
(e) Serve as a repository for
information, studies, research, and other data relating to
recreation.
(2) To
achieve the mission of the
board as described in subsection (1) of this section
the goals of the
board and office are to:
(a)
Develop a unified statewide strategy for recreational needs as described in RCW 79A.25.005(1)(a) in conjunction with a strategic plan for the acquisition,
renovation, and development of recreational resources and the preservation and
conservation of open space as required by RCW 79A.25.020(3). The strategic plan
shall address the statutory policy of the state and its agencies to preserve,
conserve, and enhance recreational resources and open space as described in RCW 79A.25.005(1). The board shall actively work with other state agencies to
implement the strategic plan;
(b)Utilize the board's open public meetings
as a forum to discuss and address recreation and conservation issues of
interest to the state and foster interagency and regional coordination between
public and private organizations to address such issues;
(c)As members of the board, represent the
interests of the state on recreational issues and provide consultation and
recommendations to the governor as appropriate;
(d)Provide planning technical assistance,
project technical assistance, and grant funding with a high level of
accountability that is demonstrated by performance based management standards;
and
(e)Serve as a repository for
data and information related to recreation and conservation for inclusion in
the strategic plan as described in subsection (2)(a) of this section and for
use by other interested parties.
Notes
Wash. Admin. Code §
286-04-030
Amended by
WSR
14-09-074, filed 4/18/14,
effective 5/19/2014
Amended by
WSR
15-15-072, Filed 7/13/2015, effective
8/13/2015
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.98A.060(1), 43.98A.070(5), 43.99.080(2), 46.09.240(1) and 77.12.720(4). 96-08-044, §
286-04-030, filed 3/29/96, effective 4/29/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.98A.060(1), [43.98A].070(5), 43.99.080, 46.09.240 and 77.12.720. 94-17-095, §
286-04-030, filed 8/17/94, effective 9/17/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.99.010, 43.99.110, 43.99.080, 43.99.120, 43.99.060, 42.17.370, 46.09.020, 46.09.170 and 46.09.240. 83-01-030 (Order IAC 82-1), §
286-04-030, filed 12/8/82. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.99 RCW. 79-09-124 (Order 79-1), §
286-04-030, filed 9/5/79; Order 3, §
286-04-030, filed 7/31/73.