Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
8b
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
January 23, 2024
DATE : January 10, 2024
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff
Michelle M. Hart, MMC, Commission Clerk
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Establishing the Governance Standing Committee
Amount of this request:
$0
Total estimated project cost:
$0
ACTION REQUESTED
Commission adoption of Resolution No. 3818, adopting a standing committee of the Port of
Seattle Commission, named the ‘Governance Committee.’
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Governance Committee of the Port of Seattle Commission has operated as an informal Ad
Hoc committee for the past three years. This committee meets on an as-needed basis to review,
input, and make recommendations on policy directives related to Commission governance
matters such as the Commission’s Bylaws and Rules of Procedure, the Board of Ethics Code, and
the Delegation of Responsibility and Authority to the Executive Director.
JUSTIFICATION
As the work of this committee is ongoing, it the recommended that a formal standing committee
charter be adopted, further formalizing the scope and purpose of the committee.
DETAILS
• The committee will consist of two Port of Seattle Commissioners – the currently seated
President and the Past President of the Commission.
• Development and/or review of policy directives created by the Commission directly
related to governance matters of the Commission, Commission transparency, and policy
not otherwise accounted for through the charters of other standing committees.
• Supporting Commission standing committees in reviewing policies and procedures
related to governance and special rules of procedure.
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Meeting Date: January 23, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
• Review and advise the Commission regarding guidelines for long-term succession
planning for the Executive Director position, in consultation with the Executive Director
and the Human Resources Director.
• General oversight and reporting on Governance Committee duties, responsibilities, and
charter.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
The Commission may choose to keep the Governance Committee Ad Hoc; however, the
Governance Committee has recommended adoption of the attached charter.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Draft Resolution No. 3818
(2) Draft Charter
(3) Presentation slides
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
December 4, 2023 – Governance Committee Briefing
January 9, 2024 – Introduction of Resolution 3818
