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Benton County advisory panel reestablishes procedures, vows clearer public access to meeting materials
Summary
At an orientation meeting July 31, members of the Disposal Site Advisory Committee reviewed bylaws and the committee’s responsibilities, raised concerns about meeting packets and public access to documents, and agreed staff will post materials and a draft 2021 annual report online.
Members of Benton County’s Disposal Site Advisory Committee (DSAC) met July 31 for an orientation and to review updated bylaws, with county staff and committee members emphasizing public access to meeting materials and next steps for overdue annual reports.
The meeting, led by Chair Ken Eklund, focused on committee roles, expectations and logistics. County Administrator Rachel MacKenny told the group she attended to review expectations and asked members to “come at the table with an open mind and committed to treating others with respect.” Solid waste program staff said they will work to make meeting materials more accessible online before future meetings.
The committee’s functions are…
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