
Resolution No. 3833, Revised Commission Code of Ethics Page 1 of 3
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PORT OF SEATTLE 4
RESOLUTION NO. 3833 5
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A RESOLUTION of the Port of Seattle Commission establishing a revised Code 7
of Ethics for Port Commissioners and repealing Resolution 8
No. 3681, as amended; and making a corresponding 9
amendment to the Commission’s Governance Committee 10
charter scope of work to include jurisdictional review of 11
written complaints alleging behavioral standards violations 12
of Commissioners when such complaints are 13
unaccompanied by a formal ethics complaint filing. 14
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WHEREAS, the voters of King County authorized and approved the formation of a port 17
district coterminous with King County to be known as the Port of Seattle in a special election on 18
September 5, 1911; and 19
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WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle Commission is the legally constituted governing body of 21
the Port of Seattle; and 22
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WHEREAS, high moral and ethical standards among public officials are essential to 24
good government; and 25
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WHEREAS, a strong and clear code of ethics for Port Commissioners promotes and 27
strengthens the faith and confidence of the people of King County in their elected Port 28
Commissioners, and assists the Commissioners in the performance of their public duties; and 29
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WHEREAS, the Port Commission believes its Commissioners should be held to the 31
highest moral and ethical standards and strongly supports organizational policies and procedures 32
that maintain the public's trust and confidence and ensure fair dealings in all Port transactions; 33
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WHEREAS, in 2023, the Port Commission amended its Bylaws and Rules of Procedure 36
to adopt its commitment to upholding and conducting respectful interactions and fostering a safe 37
and healthy work environment for all through this commitment; mandated reoccurring ethics 38
training for Commissioners; and gave the Board of Ethics the jurisdiction to review potential 39
violations of the Commission’s standards of conduct; and 40
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WHEREAS, the Port Commission last updated its ethics code through adoption of 42
Resolution No. 3681, as amended, in May 2013; and 43
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Meeting Date: January 14, 2025