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Bookmark or Share- County Commissioner Guide - MRSCthe commission form the standard form of county government throughout the state. In general terms, article 11, section 5 sets forth the governmental structure that all commission counties must have. Of Washington’s 39 counties, 32 “noncharter” counties operate under the commission form of government provided by state law.
- Salaries, Compensation, and Benefits for Local Elected OfficialsWhatcom County . County Code Ch. 2.22 – Whatcom County Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials; the commission must meet biennially but may meet more frequently as needed. Elected Official Salary Schedule (2023) – Details salary placements through 2031 and commission’s rationale for these placements.
- Who’s the Boss? Separation of Powers in Local GovernmentMayors, city managers, county executives, and other public executives implement these policies. In cities and towns, mayors or city managers essentially serve as chief executive officers (CEOs). For counties, some have elected county executives while others have boards of county commissioners (BOCCs) that not only set policies but also have ...
- Lashley, Davidson face off for Ada County Commissioner District 1Along with a vote for president, voters in Ada County will get to decide if they will keep the majority Republican control of the Ada County Commission. One of the two seats up for grabs next month is the seat for District 1, currently held by Republican Commissioner Ryan Davidson. The position on the three-member […]
- County Forms of Government - MRSCUnder the commission form, the county governing body usually consists of a three-member board of commissioners, elected on a partisan basis, who serve as the county's legislative body and also perform executive functions. For this reason, the commission form of government is sometimes referred to as a "plural executive" form of government.
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