County Commissioner Guide - MRSC 300,000 and less than 400,000 can expand the size of the board of commissioners from three to five members without needing to adopt a charter (RCW 36 32 055) Counties with populations of 400,000 or more are subject to different purchasing and bidding laws than counties with populations under 400,000 (RCW 36 32 235 and RCW 36 32 240)
MRSC - Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Leaders In addition, county commissioners also share power with other elected county officials such as the assessor, auditor, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, county clerk, and treasurer (For more information, see our page on County Elected and Appointed Officials ) In comparison, there are only a handful of Washington cities that elect anyone other
MRSC - Planning Commissions Overview Cities, towns, and counties that fully plan under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to have planning commissions to review and make recommendations on comprehensive plans, land use regulations, and community development issues to the agency's governing body (the council or board of commissioners)
Who’s the Boss? Separation of Powers in Local Government Councilmembers, Commissioners, and Other Legislators Councilmembers and commissioners are authorized and required to make policy Councils and commissions make policy by passing legislation during public meetings pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), chapter 42 30 RCW
Salaries, Compensation, and Benefits for Local Elected Officials Clark Regional Wastewater District Adopted Budget (2023) – The budget reflects that commissioner salaries are the OFM maximum rate and indicates commissioners are eligible for medical benefits Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District Bylaws (2016) – Includes Compensation section detailing how the legislative body has chosen to pay
Regional Fire Authorities - MRSC If a simple majority of votes cast are in favor, the district is declared organized by resolution of the county commissioners (RCW 52 26 060) However, if the plan authorizes the authority to impose fire benefit charges or 60% voter-approved taxes, the plan must be approved by a 60% supermajority ( RCW 52 26 050 )
MRSC - Official Bonds and Oaths of Office Commissioners, district secretary: County auditor: 52 14 070- 080: Regional fire authority: Commissioners: County auditor: 52 14 070, referenced by 52 26 080(3)(c) Metropolitan park district: Elected commissioners must be "qualified" (see RCW 35 61 050), but beyond that, oaths are not addressed in chapter 35 61 RCW: Park and recreation district