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Charter review committee approves resolution urging Clallam County to hire water-resources specialist
Summary
The Clallam County Charter Review Commission Water Committee voted to adopt a resolution recommending the county commissioners retain a water-resources specialist, transmit that recommendation to the full charter commission for submission to the Board of County Commissioners, and to monitor whether the position is included in the county budget.
The Clallam County Charter Review Commission Water Committee on Monday, Aug. 4 voted to adopt a draft resolution recommending that the Clallam County Board of Commissioners retain a water-resources specialist and to forward a prepared recommendation to the full Charter Review Commission for submission to the county commissioners.
Why it matters: Committee members said the county lacks a central, consistent staff position to collect and analyze water data, coordinate with tribes and purveyors, and advise county policy — duties they said require dedicated expertise and could inform budgeting and planning decisions.
The committee’s discussion and vote The committee debated how closely to reuse language from a previously proposed charter amendment that failed in an earlier vote. Committee members agreed to convert the amendment’s text into a resolution and recommendation to the board rather than seeking a new charter amendment. The group removed language…
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