For purposes of this chapter, “manager” means any employee who:

Terms Used In Washington Code 41.06.022

  • Agency: means an office, department, board, commission, or other separate unit or division, however designated, of the state government and all personnel thereof; it includes any unit of state government established by law, the executive officer or members of which are either elected or appointed, upon which the statutes confer powers and impose duties in connection with operations of either a governmental or proprietary nature. See Washington Code 41.06.020
(1) Formulates statewide policy or directs the work of an agency or agency subdivision;
(2) Is responsible to administer one or more statewide policies or programs of an agency or agency subdivision;
(3) Manages, administers, and controls a local branch office of an agency or agency subdivision, including the physical, financial, or personnel resources;
(4) Has substantial responsibility in personnel administration, legislative relations, public information, or the preparation and administration of budgets; or
(5) Functionally is above the first level of supervision and exercises authority that is not merely routine or clerical in nature and requires the consistent use of independent judgment.
No employee who is a member of the Washington management service may be included in a collective bargaining unit established under RCW 41.80.001 and 41.80.010 through 41.80.130.

NOTES:

Short title2002 c 354: See RCW 41.80.907.
Effective date1993 c 281: “Sections 1 through 66 and 68 through 71 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.” [ 1993 c 281 § 74.]

“Manager”Definition. (Effective January 1, 2024.)

For purposes of this chapter, “manager” means any employee who:
(1) Formulates statewide policy or directs the work of an agency or agency subdivision;
(2) Is responsible to administer one or more statewide policies or programs of an agency or agency subdivision;
(3) Manages, administers, and controls a local branch office of an agency or agency subdivision, including the physical, financial, or personnel resources;
(4) Has substantial responsibility in personnel administration, legislative relations, public information, or the preparation and administration of budgets; or
(5) Functionally is above the first level of supervision and exercises authority that is not merely routine or clerical in nature and requires the consistent use of independent judgment.
Members of the Washington management service may be included in a collective bargaining unit established under chapter 41.80 RCW, except as provided in RCW 41.80.430.

NOTES:

Effective date2023 c 136: See note following RCW 41.80.430.
Short title2002 c 354: See RCW 41.80.907.
Effective date1993 c 281: “Sections 1 through 66 and 68 through 71 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993.” [ 1993 c 281 § 74.]