by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination, what statute originates the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)? Here’s my point of view. (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).
WASHINGTON STATE BOARD AGAINST DISCRIMINATION
Prior to August 9, 1971, the WSHRC was known as the Washington State Board Against Discrimination; after that date, the agency was known and designated as the “Washington State Human Rights Commission.” See RCW 49.60.051. Washington statutes (RCWs) mandated WSHRCs origin.
WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
RCW 49.60.050 created the WSHRC and it states as follows:
There is created the “Washington state human rights commission,” which shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated as chairperson by the governor.
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