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County Commissioner Roles and Responsibilities - MRSC A commissioner’s executive and administrative responsibilities are very time-consuming; consequently, boards of commissioners should seriously consider hiring professional staff for managing the day-to-day affairs of the county
County Commissioner Guide - MRSC A commissioner’s executive and administrative responsibilities are very time consuming, and consequently, boards of commissioners should seriously consider hiring professional staf for managing the day-to-day afairs of the county
MRSC - Planning Commissions Planning Commissioner Qualifications Most planning commissioners have experience with land use, elected office, engineering, traffic, or development However, some are laypeople with little experience other than an interest in developing their community
Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Leaders - MRSC The role of the county commissioner or county councilmember in personnel matters differs depending on the county's form of government County commissioners in the noncharter, commission form of government have a dual legislative and executive role Therefore, they often play a critical role in hiring and supervising their own management staff
Salaries, Compensation, and Benefits for Local Elected Officials This page provides an overview of salaries and compensation for local elected officials in Washington State, including salary commissions, wages per diems, salary changes, and various benefits
Who’s the Boss? Separation of Powers in Local Government This blog post discusses the importance of the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed officials working together in local governments, and it specifically targets the legislative and executive branches Policy Making and Policy Implementation Effective local government depends on a balance of the powers of policy making and policy implementation Just as our federal government is
MRSC - Official Bonds and Oaths of Office This page provides an overview of public official bonds and oaths of office for local government elected officials, appointed officials, and staff members in Washington State, including when bonds are required and how oaths are administered
MRSC - Vacancies in Local Elected Offices This page provides an overview of council, commission, and executive vacancies for local governments in Washington State, including resignations, unexcused absences, and other causes of vacancies; effective dates; and the process for appointing new officials to fill the remainder of the terms for the vacant offices It does not address judicial vacancies
Residency Requirements for Local Government Officials and Appointees - MRSC A water-sewer district commissioner owns two homes: one within the district boundaries and one outside of the boundaries He won’t disclose which residence he considers to be his permanent residence, but he spends more than half his time at the home which lies outside of district boundaries
MRSC - Council Commission Meetings Overview A city council or board of commissioners meeting (whether county or special purpose district) is the place to get critical policy-making done A smoothly managed and productive council or commission meeting in the right setting can help local governments achieve their goals State law spells out some of the requirements for public meetings, primarily through the Open Public Meetings