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State Parks commission adopts new rules of procedure and elects Holly Williams chair

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners voted to adopt a new rules‑of‑procedure package that replaces seniority selection with elections for chair and vice chair, clarifies committee roles and operating principles, and rescinds the prior travel policy. Holly Williams was elected chair and Scott Merriman vice chair by unanimous consent.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a revised rules‑of‑procedure package on Jan. 29 that changes how the body chooses officers and clarifies internal governance. The ad hoc committee recommended electing a chair and vice chair (rather than using seniority), eliminating the secretary position, and formalizing an executive committee composed of…

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