Board moves forward updated conflicts‑of‑interest language reflecting state law change
Board reviewed a WASDA‑aligned update to the conflicts‑of‑interest policy that reflects a state law change increasing the reportable/beneficial interest threshold to $3,000 per month ($36,000 per year); directors asked clarifying questions about who qualifies as a 'district officer.'
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Staff told the board that WASDA revised the model conflicts policy to reflect House Bill 1577 and that the policy's monthly threshold was updated from $1,500 to $3,000 (equal to $36,000 per year) as stated in law. A board member asked whether 'district officer' includes deputies and other executive staff; Director Cook read the underlying RCW definition while noting that RCW 42.23.020 defines municipal officers and appointed deputies.
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