GARY LOCKE Governor

STATE OF WASHINGTON OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR P.O. Box 40002 Olympia, Washington 98504-0002 (360) 902-4111 TTY/TDD (360) 753-6466

Welcome

Congratulations on being chosen to serve the citizens of the state of Washington. Your appointment to this position of trust and honor recognizes your skills, vision, and experience, and calls upon you to keep the interests of our citizens uppermost in your deliberations and decisions.

This honor confers upon you a responsibility to actively participate in your board’s affairs by being prepared and regularly attending meetings. In addition, it is of the utmost importance that you maintain the highest ethics and use taxpayer monies wisely. It is also extremely important to avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of conflicts of interest. If you have any questions about these matters, you should consult the Assistant Attorney General assigned to your board.

Your commitment of time and knowledge is valued by our state, and I sincerely appreciate your dedication and willingness to serve. I know that you will do a great job. Your participation will help make Washington a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Sincerely,

Gary Locke
Governor