Legislation Details

File #: 26-0344    Version: 2
Type: decision Status: In Committee
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: PBIA Advisory Board
Agenda date: 5/6/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion to Remove An Advisory Board Member

Title
Discussion to Remove An Advisory Board Member

Recommended Action
Move to approve removal of an Advisory Board member who has missed more than three consecutive meetings. 

Report
Issue:
Whether to remove a PBIA Advisory Board member who has missed more than three consecutive meetings.

Staff Contact:
Jennica Machado, Economic Development Director, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.480.9167

Presenter(s):
Jacob David, PBIA Advisory Board Chair

Background and Analysis:
According to the PBIA Advisory Board bylaws, Section 11.03, “Any Officer who shall miss three (3) consecutive meetings without an excuse satisfactory to the Advisory Board may be subject to removal by majority vote thereof.

One PBIA Advisory Board member has missed more than three consecutive meetings. The Board has asked to discuss their removal in order to recruit an active member.

Attempts have been made to contact the Board Member that have not been successful.

Climate Analysis:
The discussion and potential action is focused on maintain active participation and effective governance. This action has no direct effect or indirect effect on climate. 

Equity Analysis:
Ensuring that the PBIA Advisory Board members are able to consistently attend meetings supports equitable participation in decision-making and creates an opportunity to recruit a new member who may bring additional perspectives or representation.

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
No community concerns have been identified.

Options:
1. Do not move to approve removal of the PBIA Advisory Board member

2. Move to approve the removal of the PBIA Advisory Board member and hold elections for a replacement

3. Move to approve an alternative action

Financial Impact:
No financial impact is identified.

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