Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

January 14, 2025

Agenda Item No.: 10c_supp

Meeting Date: January 14, 2025

Agenda

Overview Proposed 2025

Bylaws and Rules of Procedure Policy Directive

Amendment Package

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

Project Team

Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff

Pete Ramels, General Counsel

Jessica Nadelman, Senior Counsel

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

• Reviewed for Amendments Every 3 Years, or as

Necessary

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

• Recognizing Changes Made in the 2025 to the Ethics Code:

• Reflecting Commission’s Commitment to Uphold the

Requirements and Behavioral Standards Reflected in the

Code of Ethics.

• Corrective Action – Removal of Commissioner from

Officer’s Position

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

• Recognizing Changes Made in the 2025 to the Ethics Code:

• Recognizes Governance Committee Scope - Over Written

Allegations of Violations of Ethics Code Behavioral

Commitments and Port Statement of Values when

Unaccompanied by Ethics Complaint

• Remote Interest in Contracts through Participation on

Non-Profit Boards

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

• Statutory Alignment

• Changes in Vacancy in Office Provisions for State Law -

Nomination, Posting and Notice, Review, and

Appointment of Candidate Provisions

• Administrative Changes

• Reflecting that Commission Office Strategic

Advisors/Aides Have Dual Reporting Requirements to the

Commission and Commission Chief of Staff

2025 Bylaws and Rules of Procedure

Policy Directive Amendment

• Rules of Order Amendments

– Voting Re: Non-Profit Organizations and Remote Contracting Interests

of Commissioners

– Technical Amendment – Reflecting Port’s Practice of Adopting

Interlocal Agreements

– Warning for Notice of Disruption – Public Comment Rules

• Provides for an Oral Notice at the Time of the Meeting, or a

Written Notice Post-Meeting

Next Steps

• Introduction of Resolution – January 14, 2025

• Adoption of Resolution – January 28, 2025

Questions and Discussion