HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole December 18 1986WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
December 18, 1986
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman
Hansey with Burton, Hawley, Johnson, Roehl and Warner present.
Muenscher arrived at 6 :45 p.m.
DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RELATED ISSUES
FORM FOR COUNCIL RESPONSE TO PROBLEMS
Warner proposed a multi- carbon form to transmit to the
Executive questions or complaints received by Council members,
which would facilitate response to the Council member and written
follow -up to the constituent.
There was a general consensus that the form would be useful.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES' PUBLIC RELATIONS SKILLS
Warner stated that according to Personnel Director Harold
Raymond this issue was being addressed by the County in an on-
going process.
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Warner suggested that the County explore the possibility of
making greater use of university resources, such as student
interns.
COUNCIL CONDUCT
Warner explained his belief that debate on issues before the
Council should take place prior to the vote and not afterwards,
and that accusations by Council members of wrongdoing by the
Council should be substantiated or not made. Discussion
followed.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING SCHEDULE
Hansey discussed the possibility of scheduling a regular
monthly Committee of the Whole meeting in addition to the two
regular Council meetings. He also suggested the possibility of
starting all Council meetings at 7:00 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
December 18, 1986
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COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
The feasibility of combining some Council committees, such
as Planning and Development and Public Services, was discussed.
It was also suggested that purchases of road equipment be
referred to Public Services rather than Finance for approval.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :25 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNVY� WASHINGTON
ld G. / .HanueyV Chair
ATTEST:
Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council