Chapter 1.24
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Sections:
1.24.030 Official public meeting place.
1.24.040 Repealed.
1.24.050 Repealed.
1.24.060 Meeting day and time and procedures.
1.24.230 Repealed.
1.24.010 Purpose.
This chapter sets forth the rules of procedure governing the time, place and record keeping for conduct of the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners meetings and hearings. [Res. 15-118 § 1, 12-15-15; Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.020 Definitions.
“Board of Commissioners” means the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners.
“Chair” means the Chairperson of the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners.
“Member” means any duly elected or appointed Cowlitz County Commissioner.
“Quorum” constitutes a majority of the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners.
“Vice Chair” means the Vice Chairperson of the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.030 Official public meeting place.
All regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners shall be held in the county seat of Kelso, Washington, at the county administration building located at 207 4th Avenue North, Kelso, WA, 98626. If the administration building is inaccessible, a new location will be posted legally and timely by the Clerk of the Board. [Res. 19-007, 1-29-19; Res. 15-118 § 2, 12-15-15.]
1.24.040 Rule 2: Powers and duties of the Chair.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.050 Rule 3: Powers and duties of the Vice Chair.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.060 Meeting day and time and procedures.
A. The day and hour of regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners (Board) shall be set forth and adopted in its Rules of Practice, on file with the Clerk of the Board and as published in the weekly Board’s agenda posted on the Cowlitz County website.
B. The Board may adopt and publish such other administrative policies and procedures which it deems necessary to establish clear and consistent processes and formats for submission of business to the Board, and to facilitate public notice and orderly public participation in Board deliberations and actions. [Res. 19-007, 1-29-19; Res. 15-118 § 4, 12-15-15.]
1.24.070 Rule 5: Agenda.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.080 Rule 6: Indication of new and deleted matter in ordinances.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.090 Rule 7: Due notice.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.100 Rule 8: Consent agenda.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.110 Rule 9: Introduction and initial consideration of proposed legislation.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.120 Rule 10: Public hearing.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.130 Rule 11: Quorum and voting.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.140 Rule 12: Amendments.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.150 Rule 13: Parliamentary motions.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.160 Rule 14: Rules of debate.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.170 Rule 15: Ending of debate – Previous question.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.180 Rule 16: Final passage of ordinances and motions.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.190 Rule 17: Reconsideration.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.200 Rule 18: Copies of electronic recordings.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.210 Rule 19: Appeal from decision of Chair.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.220 Rule 20: Parliamentary rules.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]
1.24.230 Rule 21: Legal signature.
Repealed by Res. 15-118. [Res. 03-037, 3-25-03.]