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Chapter 30-41 WAC

Last Update: 11/16/10

POET LAUREATE PROGRAM

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HTMLPDF30-41-010Purpose.
HTMLPDF30-41-020Procedures.
HTMLPDF30-41-030Compensation.
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30-41-040Term limits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.46.040 and 43.46.081. WSR 10-02-089, § 30-41-040, filed 1/6/10, effective 2/6/10.] Repealed by WSR 10-23-102, filed 11/16/10, effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.46 RCW.


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Purpose.

The Washington state arts commission is authorized by RCW 43.46.081 to establish and administer the poet laureate program. The poet laureate shall serve a two-year term, and engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including, but not limited to, readings, workshops, lectures, and/or presentations for educational institutions and communities in geographically diverse areas.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.46 RCW. WSR 10-23-102, § 30-41-010, filed 11/16/10, effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.46.040 and 43.46.081. WSR 10-02-089, § 30-41-010, filed 1/6/10, effective 2/6/10.]



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Procedures.

(1) The process for selecting a poet laureate is managed pursuant to WAC 30-12-017 (Applications) and WAC 30-12-030 (Panels), unless otherwise noted in this section.
(2) A member of the staff serves on the panel, which may also include representatives of the board, the Washington state library, the education community, the Washington commission for the humanities, publishing, and the community of Washington poets.
(3) The panel establishes review criteria to be used for the selection of a poet laureate. Competition frequency, and application forms and guidelines shall be established and published by staff.
(4) The board shall review the panel's recommendations and advise the governor of its decisions. The governor has final approval authority.
(5) Following the governor's approval of the poet laureate, staff shall inform the board and the appointee.
(6) If the governor fails to approve the appointee, the commission shall restart the application process.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.46 RCW. WSR 10-23-102, § 30-41-020, filed 11/16/10, effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.46.040 and 43.46.081. WSR 10-02-089, § 30-41-020, filed 1/6/10, effective 2/6/10.]



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Compensation.

The poet laureate shall receive compensation at a level determined by the executive director. Travel expenses shall be provided in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.46 RCW. WSR 10-23-102, § 30-41-030, filed 11/16/10, effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.46.040 and 43.46.081. WSR 10-02-089, § 30-41-030, filed 1/6/10, effective 2/6/10.]