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Port Orchard adopts mandatory RMSA member standards; council flags bargaining and implementation steps

Port Orchard City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) member standards, which were formerly advisory and are now mandatory for pool members; staff said most items are already in place but some require bargaining and scheduling.

The Port Orchard City Council voted to adopt updated member standards from the Association of Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA). City staff and the mayor said the standards were advisory in the past but are now required by the pool.

City staff described the changes as wide‑ranging, covering leadership review, cyber and vendor audits, periodic…

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