Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.
29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.

RCW 29A.04.530
Duties of secretary of state.

The secretary of state shall:
(1) Establish and operate, or provide by contract, training and certification programs for state and county elections administration officials and personnel, including training on election laws, the various types of election law violations, and discrimination;
(2) Administer tests for state and county officials and personnel who have received such training and issue certificates to those who have successfully completed the training and passed such tests;
(3) Maintain a record of those individuals who have received such training and certificates; and
(4) Provide the staffing and support services required by the board created under RCW 29A.04.510.

[ 2009 c 415 § 8; 2006 c 206 § 1; 2005 c 243 § 2; 2003 c 111 § 151. Prior: 2001 c 41 § 11; 1992 c 163 § 5. Formerly RCW 29.60.030.]
NOTES:

Effective date—1992 c 163 §§ 5-13: "Sections 5 through 13 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1992 c 163 § 15.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 29A - Elections

Chapter 29A.04 - General Provisions.

29A.04.001 - Scope of definitions.

29A.04.008 - Ballot and related terms.

29A.04.010 - By mail.

29A.04.013 - Canvassing.

29A.04.019 - Counting center.

29A.04.025 - County auditor.

29A.04.031 - Date of mailing.

29A.04.037 - Disabled voter.

29A.04.043 - Election.

29A.04.055 - Election officer.

29A.04.058 - Election official.

29A.04.061 - Elector.

29A.04.067 - Filing officer.

29A.04.070 - Future voter.

29A.04.073 - General election.

29A.04.079 - Infamous crime.

29A.04.086 - Major political party.

29A.04.091 - Measures.

29A.04.097 - Minor political party.

29A.04.109 - Overseas voter.

29A.04.110 - Partisan office.

29A.04.121 - Precinct.

29A.04.127 - Primary.

29A.04.133 - Qualified.

29A.04.139 - Recount.

29A.04.145 - Registered voter.

29A.04.151 - Residence.

29A.04.163 - Service voter.

29A.04.169 - Short term.

29A.04.175 - Special election.

29A.04.180 - Total confinement.

29A.04.205 - State policy.

29A.04.206 - Voters' rights.

29A.04.210 - Registration required—Exception.

29A.04.216 - County auditor—Duties—Exceptions.

29A.04.220 - County auditor—Public notice of availability of services.

29A.04.223 - Vote by mail impacts on voters with disabilities—Mitigation—Advisory committee, plan.

29A.04.230 - Secretary of state as chief election officer.

29A.04.235 - Election laws for county auditors.

29A.04.250 - Toll-free media and web page.

29A.04.255 - Electronic documents—Acceptance.

29A.04.260 - Exemptions from disclosure—In-person inspection.

29A.04.311 - Primaries.

29A.04.321 - State and local general elections—Statewide general election—Exceptions—Special county elections.

29A.04.330 - City, town, and district general and special elections—Exceptions.

29A.04.340 - Elections in certain first-class school districts.

29A.04.410 - Costs borne by constituencies.

29A.04.420 - State share.

29A.04.430 - Reimbursement payment—Availability of funds.

29A.04.440 - Election account.

29A.04.450 - Local government grant program.

29A.04.460 - Grant program—Administration.

29A.04.470 - Grant program—Advisory committee.

29A.04.510 - Election administration and certification board—Generally.

29A.04.520 - Appeals.

29A.04.525 - Complaint procedures.

29A.04.530 - Duties of secretary of state.

29A.04.540 - Training of administrators.

29A.04.550 - Denial of certification—Review and appeal.

29A.04.560 - Election review section.

29A.04.570 - Review of county election procedures.

29A.04.575 - Visits to elections offices, facilities.

29A.04.580 - County auditor and review staff.

29A.04.590 - Election assistance and clearinghouse program.

29A.04.611 - Rules by secretary of state.

29A.04.620 - Rules.

29A.04.630 - Joint powers and duties with board.

29A.04.900 - Continuation of existing law.

29A.04.901 - Headings and captions not part of law.

29A.04.902 - Invalidity of part not to affect remainder.