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Charter review commission refers proposed ban on commissioners serving on county‑funded nonprofits to ethics committee
Summary
A proposal that would bar county commissioners from serving as officers or board members of nonprofits that receive county funding was referred to the commission's ethics committee for review after public debate and a roll‑call vote.
The Clallam County Charter Review Commission voted to refer a proposed charter amendment — which would prohibit county commissioners from serving as board members, officers or trustees of nonprofits that receive direct financial compensation, contracts, grants or in‑kind benefits from the county — to its ethics committee for further review and recommended language.
Why it matters: Supporters said the change would draw a clear line to avoid conflicts of interest when commissioners vote on county funding or contracts. Opponents said existing state public disclosure and recusal requirements address those risks and that the proposed language could bar commissioners from participating in…
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