Title
Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement for Public Disclosure Commission Guidance
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement for Public Disclosure Commission Guidance
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement for Public Disclosure Commission Guidance.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Concern was recently raised regarding how elected officials disclose their representation on local boards and commissions when they report annually to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) using the F-1 Personal Financial Affairs Statement Form. Thurston County and the cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater each have elected officials who serve on these boards and commissions, including serving on the LOTT Clean Water Alliance Board of Directors.
The cities, the County and the LOTT Clean Water Alliance (the parties) wish to jointly:
1. Contract with specialized legal counsel to assist in developing a response to the PDC regarding the disclosure of representation concern;
2. Share information regarding the joint and common interests of the parties; and
3. Document the understanding concerning such sharing of information.
RCW Chapter 39.34 authorizes local governments to contract with any one or more other public agencies to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each party has the authority to perform. The contract must be authorized by the governing body of each party to the contract.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Working cooperatively will assist each jurisdiction in meeting its responsibilities to its citizens and elected officials by obtaining guidance from the Public Disclosure Commission.
Options:
1. Approve the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement for Public Disclosure Commission Guidance.
2. Amend the Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement to address Council concerns.
3. Do not approve the proposed Interlocal and Confidentiality Agreement.
Financial Impact:
Total costs will be shared equally by the Cities and County only and are not to exceed a total amount of $5,000.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement