Welcome, Newly Elected Officials!

Below you’ll find links to your Newly Elected Officials training, along with useful information you’ll need to be successful in your new role!

Presentations:

• Who and What is WSAC
• Newly Elected Officials Budgeting Presentation

Additional Information:

• New Commissioners Workbook (2022)
• 2023-24 Proposed WSAC Legislative Agenda
• 2022 Statement of Policy
• RCW 36.32

Municipal Research and Services Center Documents:

• County Commissioner’s Guide
• Getting into Office
• Knowing the Territory – Basic Legal Guidelines for Local Governments
• Revenue Guide for Washington Counties
• Public Records Act for Local Governments
  • PRA Agency Obligations Checklist
  • Performing an Adequate Search for Records
  • Electronic Records – PRA and Records Retention – Tips
  • Electronic Records – PRA and Records Retention – Do’s and Don’ts for Local Governments
• The Open Public Meetings Act for Local Governments
  • OPMA – Agency Obligations: A Starting Point
  • OPMA – Executive Sessions
  • OPMA – Electronic Communications – Tips for Local Governments