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Helping 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-2024-01-18?e=8b00a740b8> January 18, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=cd5d5a8a5e&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=84670a492e&e=8b00a740b8> Whatcom County Boosts Engagement Efforts to Build a More Equitable Advisory Board <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=91cce890c2&e=8b00a740b8> January 17, 2024 by Allison Williams <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b48a1a930f&e=8b00a740b8> In order to contribute to building the health and well-being of young children and their families, Whatcom County developed a diverse, community-driven Child and Family Well-Being Task Force through innovative policies and increased community engagement. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=def699ee66&e=8b00a740b8> Hiring Staff: Roles of Mayor/Manager Versus the City/Town Council <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9dd0dc831a&e=8b00a740b8> January 16, 2024 by Jill Dvorkin <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5f5f7ce2ec&e=8b00a740b8> When hiring staff in cities or towns, what role does the council play? What role does the mayor (or manager) play? To make the best hiring decisions, the legislative and executive branches should work cooperatively and limit activities to their respective statutory roles. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=21a923a6eb&e=8b00a740b8> Electronic Signatures Webpage <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=72a712bed7&e=8b00a740b8> We have written about electronic signatures in the past, but we've now consolidated our information into a new webpage describing best practices for using electronic signatures on common document types and strategies for crafting your own e-signature policy. In Case You Missed It January 10: Knowing Your Roles: City and Town Governments <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=052916dff5&e=8b00a740b8> January 8: To Support Employee Mental Health, Local Governments Think Creatively <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=93d091ac5b&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=aedab96c42&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC Training FEB 20 Using Surplus Public Property for Affordable Housing <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d21a3ec708&e=8b00a740b8> Tuesday, February 20 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Online Credits: CM (Pending Approval) FEB 29 The OPMA - Common Challenges and Practical Considerations <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c54824bf30&e=8b00a740b8> Thursday, February 29 | 10 AM - 11 AM | Online Credits: CML (Pending Approval) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=94aa202dde&e=8b00a740b8> In Case You Missed It ABC's of Cooperative Purchasing (Piggybacking) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=97049aeb5a&e=8b00a740b8> Recording Duration: 68 Minutes | Broadcast Date: July 25, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=edad74dfda&e=8b00a740b8> Have a Question? 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From Our Partners Department of Commerce: Commerce publishes intermediate climate element guidance for comprehensive plans <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=195f12b283&e=8b0 0a740b8> Department of Commerce: CLIHP grants available for coordinating land use planning, affordable housing, and homeless services; pre-application meeting Jan. 23 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/ click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4649346e62&e=8b00a740b8> Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee: JLARC lodging tax reporting for 2023 period now open <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=49fd8746b8&e=8b00a740b8> Washington State Archives: Public records grant applications for local governments open Feb. 1 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b1e1883ddb&e=8b00a740b8> In The News Airbnbs, short-term rentals face uncertain future following crackdown in Port Angeles <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b3b743f6b0&e=8b00a740b8> (KUOW) Rock Island mayor wants to expand city's urban growth area <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=78841326e1&e=8b00a740b8> (The Wenatchee World) Downtown Walla Walla employers call for safety improvements ahead of parking fine increase <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a3f9d801bb&e=8b00a740b8> (Union-Bulletin) After hate speech at MLT meetings, city will require registration for those commenting remotely <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=914d13085c&e=8b00a740b8> (MLT News) Port Angeles gets $2M to install EV chargers <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d5b4ab9579&e=8b00a740b8> (My Clallam County) 72 people applied for the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a9f55b8cf8&e=8b00a740b8> (Crosscut) Report: Smart land use policies have increased housing supply and kept rent low in Minneapolis <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5b74bb4a0e&e=8b00a740b8> (American City & County) Buildings can reduce energy intensity by up to 38%: report <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a901a3c88b&e=8b00a740b8> (Smart Cities Dive) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=6956419cc8&e=8b00a740b8> Thank You To Our Sponsors <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=36a36f6f47&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=76f03a7cd3&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5f93c454a2&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4681d14ce1&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=44b0adbb83&e=8b00a740b8> Municipal Research and Services Center 206.625.1300 | MRSC.org <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=30c0b34451&e=8b00a740b8> | Local Government Success Copyright © 2024 MRSC, All rights reserved. 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