On December 12, 2011, the City hosted an orientation for Councilmembers-Elect Dave Ward, Sarah Blossom, Anne Blair and Steve Bonkowski.

 

Below are materials provided at that session.

 

Council-Manager Form of Government

Governance Manual

Open Public Meetings Act (MRSC)

Open Public Meetings Act Overview

Public Records Act for Washington Cities, Counties & Special Purpose Districts (MRSC)

Public Records Act Overview

Suggestions for Successful Public Service (AWC)

Knowing the Territory (MRSC)

Labor Relations Policy Development (MRSC)

Department Overviews

 

A follow-up session was held on December 17, touching on key issues:

 

Financial Overview

Labor Relations

Police Practices

Rockaway Beach

Shoreline Master Program Update

Winslow Way Reconstruction