Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 43.10.060 (2026)

Appointment and authority of assistants

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The attorney general may appoint necessary assistants who shall have the power to perform any act which the attorney general is authorized by law to perform. Subject to any collective bargaining agreement, assistants shall hold office at the attorney general's pleasure.

[ 2019 c 145 s 6; 2009 c 549 s 5049; 1965 c 8 s 43.10.060. Prior: 1929 c 92 s 7, part; RRS s 11034-1, part.]

Notes:

Findings—Intent—2019 c 145: See note following RCW 41.80.400.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1956–1983 · leading case: Power v. Washington Water Power Co., 662 P.2d 374 (Wash. 1983).

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Power v. Washington Water Power Co., 662 P.2d 374 (Wash. 1983). · cites it 3× “RCW 43.10.060 and .125. The special assistant is authorized to hire the "experts, scientists, technicians, or other specially qualified persons as he deems necessary" to aid in a proceeding.”

State Ex Rel. Eastvold v. Sup'r Ct. for Snohomish Cty., 294 P.2d 418 (Wash. 1956). “030; RCW 43.10.060. Clearly, a party to an action is bound by the stipulations and agreements which are entered into by his counsel in open court as a part of the proceedings in the cause.”

Pinehurst Park Royal Convalescent Ctr., Inc. v. Thompson, 647 P.2d 1016 (Wash. 1982). “030; RCW 43.10.060; see also Snyder v. Tompkins, 20 Wn.”

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