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Residency Requirements for Local Government Officials and Appointees

January 29, 2024  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials

Must an elected official, advisory (e.g., volunteer) board member, or city or county administrator reside in the jurisdiction they serve or work for? The answer to this question depends on the position, and in some cases, local policies. 

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You’ve Been Elected: Now What?

November 29, 2023  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials ,  Elections

Now that you've been elected there are a number of steps you'll need to take before assuming office, as well as some resources you might want to check out to get ready for your new adventure. 

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The Oath of Office for Local Elected Officials

October 25, 2023  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials

Local governments often have questions about the oath of office, such as when it can be taken, who can administer it, what wording should be used, and whether it must be administered in person.

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County-Focused Bills from the 2022-2023 Legislative Session

July 24, 2023  by  Steve Gross
Category:  County Officials ,  Forms of Government-County ,  New Legislation and Regulations

The 2023 legislative session saw a number of bills that specifically impact counties, including amending the process to appoint members to a salary commission in noncharter counties and removing the deadline by which counties may choose to join the Voluntary Stewardship Program.

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Legislation Aimed at Counties Impacts Coroners, Operational Continuity

August 9, 2021  by  Steve Gross
Category:  County Officials ,  Emergency Management ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog offers an overview of two recent bills that affect county officers: ESHB 1326 and EHB 1271.

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Roles and Responsibilities: Questions and Answers

April 5, 2021  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials

This blog explores frequently asked questions related to roles and responsibilities of elected officials versus local government staff.

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Troublesome Behavior: Defending Against Harassment of Public Officials and Employees

March 18, 2021  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials ,  Personnel Policies

This blog explores strategies for dealing with members of the public who cross the line into harassing elected officials or local government staff.

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New Regulations for the Use of Facial Recognition Technology

June 22, 2020  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials ,  County Officials ,  New Legislation and Regulations

The purpose of this blog post is to highlight the requirements in ESSB 6280, Washington State's new law regulating the use of facial technology software. 

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