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RESOLUTION NO. 3761
A RESOLUTION of the Port of Seattle Commission amending Resolution Nos.
3742, 3744, and 3754, regarding bylaws governing the
organization and transaction of business of the Port of
Seattle Commission, to revise the object statement in
Article I.
WHEREAS, the voters of King County authorized and approved the formation of a port
district co-extensive with King County to be known as the Port of Seattle in a special election
on September 5, 1911; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle Commission is the legally constituted governing body of
the Port of Seattle; and
WHEREAS, the commission deems it necessary to adjust the description of the Port of
Seattle in the object statement of the commission bylaws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle as
follows:
Section 1.
Article I, Section 1, Port of Seattle Commission Bylaws, is amended to read as follows:
The Port of Seattle was chartered by the voters of King County as a port district by special
election on September 5, 1911, as a special-purpose municipal corporation of the State of
Washington. The Port of Seattle Commission is vested with all port powers described by law
and governs the Port of Seattle in accordance with state law to fulfill the port's purposes and
objectives. Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people, the Port of Seattle is a special-purpose
government led by a board of elected Commissioners. Its mission is to benefit the quality of life
of King County residents by expanding economic opportunity by advancing trade, travel, and
commerce. It achieves these goals in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally
sustainable manner.
Section 2.
Article I, Section 3, Port of Seattle Commission Bylaws, is hereby repealed.

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ADOPTED by the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle at a duly noticed public meeting
thereof, held this ______ day of _______________________________ , 2019, and duly
authenticated in open session by the signatures of the commissioners voting in favor thereof
and the seal of the commission.

Port of Seattle Commission

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