RCW 1.40.010 State medal of merit established. There is established a decoration of the state medal of merit with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the governor, in the name of the state, to any person who has been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding services to the people and state of […]
RCW 1.40.020 Nominating committee created—Composition—Meeting—Rules. There is created the state medal of merit committee for nominating candidates for the award of the state medal of merit. The committee membership consists of the governor, president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, and the chief justice of the supreme court, or their designees. The […]
RCW 1.40.030 Delegation of authority to make award. The governor may delegate the awarding of the state medal of merit to the president of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, or the chief justice of the supreme court. [ 1986 c 92 § 3.]
RCW 1.40.040 Posthumous award. The state medal of merit may be awarded posthumously to be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the governor or the designees specified in RCW 1.40.030. [ 1986 c 92 § 4.]
RCW 1.40.050 Certain persons prohibited from receiving award. The state medal of merit shall not be awarded to any elected official while in office or to any candidate for an elected office. [ 1986 c 92 § 5.]
RCW 1.40.060 Appearance of medal—Inscription. The decoration of the state medal of merit shall be of bronze and shall consist of the seal of the state of Washington, surrounded by a raised laurel wreath and suspended from a ring attached by a dark green ribbon. The reverse of the decoration within the raised laurel wreath […]
