- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Holding Two Public Offices: The Doctrine of Incompatible Offices
Here is a sample of the types of questions MRSC gets regarding public offices: Can a city councilmember also serve as a police officer for the same city? Can the county clerk be a member of the county’s planning commission? May a hospital district commissioner also serve on the fire district board? May a public utility district commissioner also serve as a representative in the state
- MRSC - Running for Local Elected Office
What this page covers: This page focuses on running for local governing body or executive positions such as city councilmember, mayor, county commissioner, county auditor, sheriff, fire district commissioner, school board director, etc
- 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
- MRSC - The Oath of Office for Local Elected Officials
After the election results have been certified, any person elected to an office in the State of Washington, including positions within counties, cities, towns, and special districts, is required by statute to take an oath or affirmation of office prior to serving (RCW 29A 04 133) MRSC often receives questions about the oath of office, primarily concerning the logistics of administering and
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