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Washington County commissioners debate wording, deadlines for proposed "rule of law" resolution
Summary
Board members reviewed a draft rule-of-law resolution and order prepared by a subcommittee and staff, debated whether to include community-supplied language that some commissioners said targets national figures, and set Feb. 20 as a deadline for written amendment submissions ahead of a March 3 business meeting vote.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners reviewed a draft "rule of law" resolution and order drafted by a subcommittee and county counsel during a Tuesday work session, with discussion focused on whether to adopt language the community submitted and on the process and timing for amendments.
Chair Pro Tem Jason Snyder said he and a subcommittee worked from community feedback, the county charter and constitutional provisions to produce a fresh draft and asked the board for feedback. County Counsel Barnett said staff integrated the subcommittee's policy direction into a…
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