SGA 9061
In CommitteeSenate
FAYE N. EMMANUEL
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Faye N. Emmanuel to the Personnel Resources Board for a four-year term. The board sets and enforces rules for state hiring, classification, pay, and other personnel matters.
- Appoints Faye N. Emmanuel as a member of the Personnel Resources Board.
- Sets the term of service from May 24, 2023, to January 4, 2027.
- Confirms her appointment to the board responsible for overseeing state personnel policies and rules.
Who is affected
- Faye N. Emmanuel — The appointee, Faye N. Emmanuel, will serve as a member of the Personnel Resources Board, which oversees state personnel policies and rules.
- Washington state employees and job applicants — State employees and job applicants may be affected by decisions made by the board regarding hiring, classification, compensation, and other personnel matters.
- Washington state agencies — State agencies must follow personnel rules established or reviewed by the board.
Who Is Most Affected
As the appointee, she gains formal authority to help shape state personnel policies—including compensation, classification, and hiring practices—for approximately 4 years. This is a position of significant influence within state government operations.
State employees and job applicants may be affected indirectly, as the board’s decisions influence pay scales, promotion criteria, and hiring procedures. However, this appointment alone does not alter existing policy—it’s one voice among several on the board, and no specific changes are mandated by this bill.
State agencies must continue to comply with Personnel Resources Board rules, but this appointment does not change the board’s structure, authority, or policy direction—it simply fills a seat. No new obligations or constraints are imposed on agencies by this specific action.