Boards and Commissions

Collection Agency Board

RCW 19.16.280

Regulates collection agencies within the state; holds disciplinary hearings; recommends and adopts rules and regulations for administering the regulatory law.

Number of appointments by Governor:

4

Term in Years:

4

Compensation:

Expenses Plus $50 Per Day

Qualification:

Two licensees actively engaged in the collection agency business for a minimum of five years in Washington state and two members of the general public. No board member shall be employed by or have any interest in, directly or indirectly, as owner, partner, officer, director, agent, stockholder, or attorney, any collection agency in which any other board member is employed by or has such an interest. In addition, no member shall hold any other elective or appointive state or federal office.

Number of yearly meetings:

2

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)