Vacancy on board.
RCW 23.100.0609
in effect(1) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a vacancy on the board of directors must be filled within a reasonable time by majority vote of the remaining directors. (2) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, if a vacating director was elected or appointed by a class of members or a district: (a) The new director must be of that class or district; and (b) The selection of the director for the unexpired term must be conducted in the same manner as would the selection for that position without a vacancy. (3) If a member appointed a vacating director, the organic rules may provide for that member to appoint a director to fill the vacancy.
(1) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, a vacancy on the board of directors must be filled within a reasonable time by majority vote of the remaining directors.
(2) Unless the organic rules otherwise provide, if a vacating director was elected or appointed by a class of members or a district:
(a) The new director must be of that class or district; and
(b) The selection of the director for the unexpired term must be conducted in the same manner as would the selection for that position without a vacancy.
(3) If a member appointed a vacating director, the organic rules may provide for that member to appoint a director to fill the vacancy.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=23.100&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
