Trusteeship of those funds under the authority of the board is vested in the voting members of the board. The nonvoting members of the board shall advise the voting members on matters of investment policy and practices.

The board may enter into contracts necessary to carry out its powers and duties. The board may delegate any of its powers and duties to its executive director as deemed necessary for efficient administration and when consistent with the purposes of chapter 3, Laws of 1981.

Subject to guidelines established by the board, the board’s executive director may delegate to board staff any of the executive director’s powers and duties including, but not limited to, the power to make investment decisions and to execute investment and other contracts on behalf of the board.

Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 3: See notes following RCW 43.33A.010.