RCW 51.14.310
Ombuds—Term of office—Removal—Vacancies.
The person appointed ombuds shall hold office for a term of six years and shall continue to hold office until reappointed or until his or her successor is appointed. The governor may remove the ombuds only for neglect of duty, misconduct, or inability to perform duties. Any vacancy shall be filled by similar appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
[ 2013 c 23 § 106; 2007 c 281 § 2.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 51 - Industrial Insurance
Chapter 51.14 - Self-Insurers.
51.14.010 - Duty to secure payment of compensation—Options.
51.14.030 - Certification of employer as self-insurer.
51.14.040 - Surety liability—Termination.
51.14.050 - Termination of status—Notice—Financial requirements.
51.14.060 - Default by self-insurer—Authority of director—Liability for reimbursement.
51.14.070 - Payments upon default.
51.14.077 - Self-insurers' insolvency trust—Assessments—Rules.
51.14.080 - Withdrawal of certification—Grounds.
51.14.090 - Withdrawal of certification, corrective action upon employees' petition.
51.14.095 - Corrective action—Appeal.
51.14.100 - Notice of compliance to be posted—Penalty.
51.14.120 - Copy of claim file—Notice of protest or appeal—Medical report.
51.14.130 - Request for claim resolution—Time.
51.14.140 - Violations of disclosure or request for resolution—Order by director.
51.14.160 - School districts, ESDs, or hospitals as self-insurers—Rules—Scope.
51.14.170 - Administration of claims—Third-party administrators.
51.14.300 - Ombuds office created—Appointment—Open and competitive contracting.
51.14.310 - Ombuds—Term of office—Removal—Vacancies.
51.14.320 - Ombuds—Training or experience qualifications.
51.14.330 - Ombuds office—Staffing level.
51.14.340 - Ombuds office—Powers and duties.
51.14.350 - Ombuds office—Referral procedures—Department response to referred complaints.
51.14.370 - Confidentiality of ombuds records and files—Disclosure prohibited—Exception.
51.14.380 - Explaining ombuds program—Posters and brochures.