law enforcement officer & fire fighter disability board
 (Leoff I Disability Board)

Function/Purpose
The board acts upon claims for disability, either approving or disapproving them in compliance with the provisions of RCW 41.26. This provision provides for the payment of death, disability and retirement benefits to law enforcement officers, fire fighters or their beneficiaries. Only claims of members who were employed prior to October 1, 1977 will be heard by LEOFF.

Established
This Board was established pursuant to the authority of RCW 41.26.110 (b), and its powers, duties and responsibilities are established by state law.  In the event of any conflict of these rules with state law, the latter shall govern.

Meeting Time and Location
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month as needed at 9:00 am at the Kitsap County Administration Building 619 Division Street Room 442 (only when there is new business).

Membership
One member from the County legislative body; said member to be selected by the County legislative body.  One members selected from a city or town legislative body located within the county, which city or town does not contain a disability board.  One member selected from fire service agencies subject to the jurisdiction of the County Disability Board.  One member from the public at large who resides within the County but does not reside within a city in which a disability board is established.

Staff Contact
Pat Lawson, BCC
Phone (360) 337-4424
Fax (360) 307-4372
plawson@co.kitsap.wa.us

Members	Representing	Start Date	End Date	Appointed By	Term #
Steve Bauer	Legislative Body	8/6/07	12/31/07	KC BCC decides	1
Boucher, Edward	Fire Service	1/1/04	12/31/07	Fire Fighters	4
Rye, Jim	Law Enforcement	1/1/04	12/31/07	LEOFF 1 Board Member	1
	Citizen			LEOFF Board	1