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Board debates term length and postpones officer election until June
Summary
Board members discussed whether CEO board terms should be two or four years under state guidance and agreed to postpone election of chair and vice chair until a June meeting; members also noted the county will post openings and work with the executive assistant on notices.
At its May 5 meeting the King County Economic Opportunity Board discussed the length of board members’ terms and how appointments are handled, and agreed to delay election of officers until the board’s June meeting.
The chair said there had been conflicting information between county materials indicating two-year terms and the state training, which described four-year terms under the Economic Opportunity Act and the CEO board ordinance. Board members said state guidance requires staggered appointments (half in odd-numbered years, half in even-numbered years) and a board composition that includes private-sector, county, city and education representation.
The board also discussed the local appointment process and outreach: a committee member said they have been working with Morgan, the county executive assistant, to post notices for openings and asked for follow-up on applicant recruitment. The chair proposed holding the election of chair and vice chair at the next meeting; members agreed to meet on June 2 at 3:00 p.m., which also aligns with the timeline for reviewing small-business grant pre-applications.
Why it matters: The board’s decision about term length and appointment timing affects how membership turnover is phased and how the board aligns with statutory requirements. Board members indicated the county will ensure local appointment processes comply with state requirements and follow normal commissioner appointment practices.
Next steps: The board will continue recruitment and noticing for openings, coordinate scheduling with the county’s executive assistant, and take up officer elections at the June meeting when more members and applicants may be present.
