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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082423 Action Minutes _ Ballot Measures _ TelecommutingHelping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-08-24?e=8b00a740b8> August 24, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1cc2ae079e&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8618a93a08&e=8b00a740b8> Less Is More: Action Minutes Save Time, Serve the Agency Best <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ffbf8b53d7&e=8b00a740b8> August 23, 2023 by MRSC Insight <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=003884a61b&e=8b00a740b8> , Ann G. 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Ask MRSC! A Question We Answered Recently Under RCW 29A.32.280, the legislative authority is required to appoint committees to develop statements for and against ballot measures. May members of the county board of commissioners be appointed or does RCW 42.17A.555 prohibit this? [View answer] <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=649341a7d1&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5ba00c21df&e=8b00a740b8> Have a legal or policy question? Staff and officials from cities, counties, and hundreds of other eligible government agencies in Washington State can Ask MRSC and get a free, personalized answer! 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