During Sept. 16 commissioner comments, a board member said the county received a complaint about flags not being lowered to half‑staff on Camano Island and asked staff to research whether the county has any resolution, code or consistent guidance on lowering flags. The commissioner noted the U.S. Flag Code is advisory and contains no civil or criminal penalties and said the board should clarify when and who authorizes half‑staff displays.

"I think that the board should have a conversation about this. I would like staff to look into whether or not there is a ... resolution or a code or something," the commissioner said, adding that the board had lowered the flag for Sept. 11 and that practices appeared inconsistent.

Chair Janet asked staff to return with research on existing guidance, including any past board actions or resolutions, and to provide background on federal or state guidance that the board might adopt as a local procedure.

Ending: No policy change was made Sept. 16; staff will research prior actions and applicable guidance and report back to the board for possible policy clarification.