Board of Governance
The Riverside Fire Authority Board of Governance consists of five members who are
elected at large from residents living the Riverside Fire Authority service area. This five-
member board serves as the legislative body, guiding and overseeing the fire authority.
The Riverside Fire Authority Governance Board is responsible for the execution of the
voter-approved plan per RCW 52.26.
The purpose of the RFA Governance Board is to:
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Exercise powers and perform duties as the Board determines necessary to carry out
the purposes, functions, and projects of the Authority.
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Levy taxes as authorized in the plan and approved by Authority voters.
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Enter into agreements with federal, state, local, and regional entities and
departments as necessary to accomplish authority purposes and protect the
authority's investments.
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Accept grants, or other contributions of funds that will support the purposes and
programs of the authority.
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Monitor and audit the progress and execution of fire protection and emergency
service projects to protect the investment of the public and annually make public its
findings.
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Pay for services and enter into leases and contracts, including professional service
contracts.
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Hire, manage, and terminate employees.
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An authority may enforce fire codes as provided under chapter 19.27 RCW.