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Island County commissioners add executive session to discuss applicant qualifications; session held and closed with no announcement
Summary
The Island County Board of Commissioners approved an agenda amendment to add an executive session on Aug. 12 to discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The executive session began at 2:30 p.m., was extended, and adjourned at about 3:50 p.m.; the board made no announcement afterward.
The Board of Island County Commissioners voted on Aug. 12 to add an executive session to its agenda to discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment under Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion and approval: A commissioner moved to approve the agenda with the addition of an executive session at 2:30 p.m. "under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to discuss qualifications of an applicant for public employment," the motion stated. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The board then moved to approve the consent agenda; that motion also was seconded and approved.
Executive session details: The board convened the executive session at 2:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, Room 116, as allowed by RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The session was scheduled to last until 3:30 p.m., was extended for 20 minutes, and the board reconvened and adjourned at about 3:50 p.m. County staff announced no public announcement was anticipated following the executive session.
Why it matters: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) allows a governing body to hold an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment. The board followed that statutory authority and provided public notice of the time and legal basis for the closed session.
Ending note: No appointment or hiring decision was announced publicly at the conclusion of the meeting.
