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Posts for Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

Staying in Office: Tips for Elected Officials

January 6, 2026  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

You've been elected, congratulations! As you begin this journey, here are some resources you may want to check out regarding the statutory requirements for elected officials in Washington State.

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The Oath of Office for Local Elected Officials

October 20, 2025  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

We answer some common questions about the oath of office, such as when it can be taken, who can administer it, what wording should be used, and whether it must be administered in person. Plus, new legislation expands the time period for taking the oath early. 

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A woman celebrates winning her election with her supporters

You’ve Been Elected: Now What?

November 29, 2023  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

Now that you've been elected there are a number of steps you'll need to take before assuming office, as well as some resources you might want to check out to get ready for your new adventure. 

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Finding Success in Using Community Resources to Deliver Value as a Newly Elected Official

January 16, 2020  by  Mike Bailey
Category:  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

This blog article looks at the role of an elected official as policymaker, one who brings value to the community by overseeing use of its financial resources. 

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Take Advantage of the End of the Year

December 1, 2016  by  Lynn Nordby
Category:  Emergency Management ,  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

The end of the year is typically a busy time for local governments, but it also offers opportunities to help orient newly elected officials and to review citywide emergency management plans.

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Getting Your Newly Elected Officials Ready to Hit the Ground Running

September 15, 2015  by  Lynn Nordby
Category:  Newly Elected and Appointed Officials

Every election cycle potentially introduces new members to your policy board or chief executive’s office. You have an opportunity to give the newly elected members of the team a “leg up” so that they can begin their term of office as ready as possible on day one.

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