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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2022-259
File ID: AB2022-259 Version: 1 Status: Approved
File Created: 04/21/2022 Entered by: LBruner@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Council Office File Type: Resolution
Assigned to: Council Committee of the Whole Final Action: 05/10/2022
Agenda Date: 05/10/2022 Enactment #: RES 2022-025
Primary Contact Email: lbruner@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution supporting the Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Skagit (SWISS) regional
partnership with the Washington State Association of Counties
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution supporting Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Skagit (SWISS) regional
partnership with the Washington State Assocation of Counties
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
05/10/2022 Council Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
Aye: 5 Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 2 Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 0
05/10/2022 Council APPROVED
Aye: 5 Buchanan, Donovan, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 2 Byrd, and Elenbaas
Absent: 0
Attachments: Resolution
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 511112022
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE: MAY 10, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-025
SUPPORTING SNOHOMISH, WHATCOM, ISLAND, SAN JUAN AND SKAGIT (SWISS)
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES
WHEREAS, The Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Skagit (SWISS) Regional
Partnership mission is "to identify and advance shared priorities that will improve the quality
of life of the people who live in the region"; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County endeavors to support the mission and goals of SWISS
Regional Partnership, and
WHEREAS, SWISS Regional Partnership purpose is to:
1. Provide a forum for the discussion and review of issues consistent with the
SWISS mission statement, and identify those issues where there is a shared
mutual interest;
2. Create a unified, clear, and concise regional voice to our state and federal
legislators and governmental agencies;
3. Be an advocate for our region as a whole in dealings with legislative, governmental
and private entities upon those issues that the SWISS selects;
4. Assist partner organizations with their legislative advocacy on issues that align with
SWISS priorities.
WHEREAS, administrative and management support is needed to implement the
objectives of the SWISS Regional Partnership in two program areas:
1. Meeting Management and Coordination
2. Partnership Management and Coalition Building
WHEREAS, the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) was created in 1906
to serve the counties of Washington State; and
WHEREAS, one of WSAC's purposes, pursuant to RCW 36.32.350, is to serve as a
coordinator for county administrative programs; and
WHEREAS, WSAC has proposed to deliver administrative and management support
services to SWISS in the following program areas:
1. Meeting Management and Coordination
2. Partnership Management and Coalition Building
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Whatcom County supports WSACs
delivering administrative and management services to the SWISS Regional Partnership; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Whatcom County has committed to financially
support SWISS Regional Partnership in 2022, and shall consider ongoing financial support for
SWISS Regional Partnership as part of the county annual/biennial budget process.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Karen Frakes (approved via e-mail) / JL
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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WHAT ;M COUNTY COUNCIL
WHA OM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Todd Dono46h, Council Chair