Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee (Sunshine Committee)

Reviews exemptions from Public Disclosures and makes recommendations to the Legislature to repeat or amend exemptions to the Public Records Act.
Board Websitehttp://www.atg.wa.gov/sunshine-committee
Policy AreaGeneral Government
Governor Appointments6
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthorityRCW 42.56.140
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNone
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: The governor shall appoint two members, one of whom represents the Governor and one who represents local government; and four members of the public, with consideration given to diversity of viewpoint and geography. The governor shall select the chair of the committee from among its membership.

Member List

Public Records Exemptions Accountability Committee (Sunshine Committee)
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Soto, Ann Marie 09/28/2022 08/06/2026 Local Government
2 Nixon, Toby 02/29/2024 08/06/2027 General Public
3 Luck, Melissa 09/15/2023 08/06/2027 General Public
4 VACANT General Public
5 Kessler, Lynn 08/17/2021 08/06/2025 General Public
6 Smith, Tricia 09/15/2023 08/06/2025 Governor Designee
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