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Orientation review: commissioners reminded of Open Public Meetings Act, public‑record rules and use of city iPads
Summary
Staff delivered a recurring board orientation stressing Washington’s open‑meetings and public‑records rules, limits on commissioner authority, email/reply‑all risks, quorum rules and recommended use of city iPads to keep commission work separate from private communications.
City staff delivered an orientation to the Sustainability Commission covering the role of commissions, the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), public‑records rules and basic operational expectations for commissioners.
Rachel, a city staff member, reminded commissioners that boards and commissions are advisory to the city council and city manager and do not have budgetary authority or the power to direct staff. She summarized the…
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