Section 43.376.020. Government-to-government relationships—State agency duties.  


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  • In establishing a government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes, state agencies must:
    (1) Make reasonable efforts to collaborate with Indian tribes in the development of policies, agreements, and program implementation that directly affect Indian tribes and develop a consultation process that is used by the agency for issues involving specific Indian tribes;
    (2) Designate a tribal liaison who reports directly to the head of the state agency;
    (3) Ensure that tribal liaisons who interact with Indian tribes and the executive directors of state agencies receive training as described in RCW 43.376.040; and
    (4) Submit an annual report to the governor on activities of the state agency involving Indian tribes and on implementation of this chapter.