Meetings on January 5 and 12

The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will meet on January 5, 2006, at 6 pm at the Pierce County Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th Street West, University Place, Washington. Questions may be directed to Susan Long, Administrator for Legal and Operations for the Pierce County Council, at 253-798-6068.

January 5 Agenda

1. Swearing in Ceremony

a) Administration of Oath - The Honorable Judge Stephanie Arend, Pierce County Superior Court

2. Reception

3. Orientation

a) Discussion of the History of the Charter and the Charter form of Government in Pierce County - Brian Sonntag, Washington State Auditor

b) Briefing on Open Meetings Act - Susan Long

c) Overview of Constitutional Limitations on Charter Counties - Bob Dick/Denise Greer, Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys


The Pierce County Charter Review Commission will, also, meet on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 7 pm at the Pierce County Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th Street West, University Place, Washington.

January 12 Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome and Introductions
4. Adoption of Rules of Procedure
5. Election of Officers - Chair and Vice-Chair
6. Budget
7. Staffing
8. Open Discussion
9. Regular Meeting Time and Date
10. Cable Casting
11. Other Business
12. Public Comment (3 minute time limit)
13. Adjournment