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Residency Requirements for Local Government Officials and Appointees

January 29, 2024  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  County Officials ,  Boards and Commissions ,  Running for Office ,  City and Town Officials ,  Elected and Appointed Officials

Must an elected official, advisory (e.g., volunteer) board member, or city or county administrator reside in the jurisdiction they serve or work for? The answer to this question depends on the position, and in some cases, local policies. 

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Whatcom County Boosts Engagement Efforts to Build a More Equitable Advisory Board

January 17, 2024  by  Allison Williams
Category:  Guest Author ,  Boards and Commissions ,  Inclusive Communities ,  Public Participation

In order to contribute to building the health and well-being of young children and their families, Whatcom County developed a diverse, community-driven Child and Family Well-Being Task Force through innovative policies and increased community engagement. 

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State Supreme Court Says Advisory Committees Are Not Subject to the OPMA

October 6, 2015  by  Bob Meinig
Category:  Boards and Commissions ,  Open Public Meetings Act

The Washington State Supreme Court last week, in Citizens Alliance v. San Juan County, finally confronted head-on the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) issue of when a committee of a governing body “acts on behalf of” the governing body so as to have to comply with the OPMA.

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