File #: 14-0409    Version: 1
Type: report Status: Filed
File created: 4/17/2014 In control: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Agenda date: 4/23/2014 Final action: 4/23/2014
Title: Introduction of New Members and Committee Rules
Attachments: 1. Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure, 2. Olympia Master Ordinance for Advisory Committees, 3. Open Public Meetings Act
Title
Introduction of New Members and Committee Rules
 
Recommended Action
Introduce members, review committee by-laws and open meetings requirements.  
 
Report
Issue:
There are four new members of the committee. Staff will discuss committee rules and open meetings requirements to ensure a smooth transition.
 
Staff Contact:
Michelle Swanson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Transportation, 360.753.8575.
 
Presenter(s):
Michelle Swanson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works Transportation, 360.753.8575
 
Background and Analysis:
All City of Olympia advisory committees are required to follow the rules of procedure approved by Council's General Government Committee on July 22, 2008. Additionally, advisory committees meetings are subject to RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act.
 
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The community is invested in advisory committee meetings being transparent and open to the public.
 
Options:
1. The committee may receive the briefing
2. The committee may move to postpone the briefing to a later date
 
Financial Impact:
None known