HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCC_Bylaws_ComparisonComparison of 2025 Draft TCC Bylaws and 2022 Approved TCC Bylaws
Topic
2025 Draft Bylaws
2022 Approved Bylaws
Key Differences
Authority
Cites Resolution No. 26-04-21-25R
Cites Resolution No. 78-03, dated 12-8-2003
Updated foundational resolution
Purpose / Role of TCC
Develop SOPs, evaluate impacts, coordinate destination/workforce housing efforts
Focus on marketing, collaboration, and tourism promotion
2025 broadens scope to include coordination and evaluation
Membership Composition
7 minimum: 6 industry reps + 1 Commissioner (Chair)
At least 2 members from each of 4 regions
Shift from geographic to industry representation
Terms of Service
4-year terms, 2 consecutive term limit, unlimited non-consecutive terms
Not explicitly defined
Structured terms introduced in 2025
Officers
Chair (Commissioner), Vice Chair elected annually
Chair, Vice Chair, Recorder elected annually
Recorder role removed, Chair designated by BoCC in 2025
Duties of Council
LTAC funding recommendations, advisory role
Create marketing strategies, budget, outreach
2025 focuses on oversight, 2022 on execution
Committees
Appointed by Chair, avoid quorum, informal meetings
Established by officers, chaired by council members
2025 adds OPMA compliance detail
Meetings
Strict OPMA compliance, structured agendas and quorum rules
Annual meeting, less formal scheduling
More rigor and transparency in 2025
Voting
No proxy voting, Chair votes only to break tie
Proxy voting allowed (valid 4 months)
2025 tightens voting procedures
Absences & Removal
3 unexcused absences = removal process via BoCC
3 unexcused absences = presumed vacancy
More formalized in 2025
Conflict of Interest
Disclosure required, cites RCW 42.23
General ethics guidance
2025 formalizes with legal compliance
Recordkeeping
Meetings recorded and posted online, public minutes
Minutes kept, no recordings mentioned
2025 adds transparency measures
Amendments
Majority TCC vote + BoCC approval
2/3 TCC vote + BoCC concurrence
Higher threshold in 2022
Effective Date
Immediately after BoCC approval
After BoCC and legal review
Slight procedural difference