Washington Revised Code Title 70. Public Health and Safety § 70.05.035. Home rule charter--Local board of health (Effective until July 1, 2022)

In counties with a home rule charter, the county legislative authority shall establish a local board of health and may prescribe the membership and selection process for the board.  The county legislative authority may appoint to the board of health elected officials from cities and towns and persons other than elected officials as members so long as persons other than elected officials do not constitute a majority.  The county legislative authority shall specify the appointment, term, and compensation or reimbursement of expenses.  The jurisdiction of the local board of health shall be coextensive with the boundaries of the county.  The local health officer, as described in RCW 70.05.050, shall be appointed by the official designated under the provisions of the county charter.  The same official designated under the provisions of the county charter may appoint an administrative officer, as described in RCW 70.05.045.