Working group backs 14‑member board and two‑thirds threshold for major solid‑waste decisions
The Linn County Solid Waste working group recommended a 14‑member governing board and adopted a 0.667 (two‑thirds / 10‑vote) super‑majority requirement for issuance of debt, major capital projects, governance changes and siting/expansion decisions; members carved out exceptions for declared emergencies.
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The Linn County Solid Waste working group on Feb. 24 recommended formation of a 14‑member governing board and approved rules requiring a two‑thirds (0.667) super‑majority for major decisions such as issuing debt, large capital projects and governance changes. Jesse, the working‑group chair, summarized the recommendation and led the group through a voice vote that the chair said resulted in "Aye" and "Motion carries."
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