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Advisory
Board
IN A HYPOTHETICAL BALLOT INITIATIVE
Legal Issues
Public Office Fund" Prohibition (RCW
42.17A.555)
Permitted:“Fact Finding”
The board may discuss the need for a levy, do
research, and contribute to or recommend a
proposal to the BoCC
The board may recommend the ballot measure
be placed on the ballot.
Prohibited:“Endorsing the Measure”
May not urge the public to vote for the measure.
May not support a “Vote Yes” campaign.
Board Vs. Individual Status
The Board:
See previous slide
Individuals:
Acting as private citizens –board members
retain their right to endorse, or support Vote Yes
initiatives.
Never use your title, board membership.
No use of public funds or resources.
Zero discussion in meetings.
Mindful of OPMA, inadvertent meetings, serial
meetings, emails, quorum etc.
The Current Concept
1.There is no initiative right now, more info and details needed
2.There is a need and a discussion occurring
3.The JCPRAB can play an important role, timing is good
4.The JCPRAB has the agency to decide how they choose to
participate
Possible Next Steps
1.The JCPRAB has agency, staff can recommend and support
2.Make a general recommendation and present it to BoCC
3.Identify the overall goals and objectives of the initiative
4.Participate in the process
◦Attend upcoming BoCC meetings (let me know if a quorum)
◦Talk with elected officials and staff as individuals