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WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution
No. 3770, establishing the standing committee charters of the Commission; and

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WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Order
No. 2023-13, establishing the Ad Hoc Airport Workforce Conditions Committee to create opportunity
for oversight and engagement with staff on programmatic, policy advocacy, and operational efforts
related to the topics of access to childcare and healthcare for workers at Seattle Tacoma International
Airport (SEA), including both Port employees and workers employed by SEA vendors, tenants, and
service providers; and

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WHEREAS, the Ad Hoc Airport Workforce Conditions Committee is a committee of limited
duration,
scheduled
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Order No. 2023-13.; and

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WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the Ad Hoc Airport Workforce Conditions Committee
recommended the Port develop a health care policy that sets minimum health care standards for
workers at SEA; and

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WHEREAS, it is now recommended to officially end operation of the Ad Hoc Airport
Workforce Conditions Committee and to amend the scope of the standing Equity and Workforce
Development Committee Charter to include review of, and provision of recommendations for, the
development and implementation of policies regarding workplace conditions and access to services
that affect recruitment, retention, and worker stability at Port facilities to improve operations, safety
and customer experience; and

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WHEREAS, it is further recommended that the Equity and Workforce Development
Committee Charter be amended to include Civil Rights and Community Safety as a part of the
committee's scope of work; and

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WHEREAS, it is further recommended that the name of the Equity and Workforce
Development Committee be amended to reflect these changes in scope of work.

PORT OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION NO. 3844
A RESOLUTION of the Port of Seattle Commission sunsetting the Ad Hoc Airport
Workforce Conditions Committee and amending the Charter
of the Equity and Workforce Development Committee,
previously adopted by Resolution No. 3770, to update the
name of the committee to the 'Equity, Workforce
Development, and Conditions Committee,' and to further
update the scope of the committee.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Port of Seattle Commission:

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Section 1. Amendment of Committee Name. Resolution No. 3844, is hereby adopted to
change the name of the Commission's Equity, Workforce Development Committee to the 'Equity,
Workforce Development, and Conditions Committee,' as shown in attached Exhibit A to this
resolution.

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Section 2. Amendment of Scope of Work. Resolution No. 3844, is further adopted to update
the committee's scope to advising the Port of Seattle Commission on policies and initiatives that
advance equity, community benefits, workforce development, and civil rights across Port operations.
Its scope includes oversight of equity initiatives, workforce and career-connected learning strategies,
and alignment with the Port's legislative and Century Agenda priorities. New areas of focus include
reviewing workplace conditions and access to services that affect worker stability in support of
business outcomes, and evaluating public safety policies to ensure civil rights, community trust,
equitable treatment, and compliance with Title VI, language access, and anti-human trafficking
requirements as shown in attached Exhibit A to this resolution.

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Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED by the Port of Seattle Commission at a duly noticed public meeting thereof, held
this ____ day of ___________, 2026, and duly authenticated in open session by the signatures of the
commissioners voting in favor thereof and the seal of the commission.

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Port of Seattle Commission

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EXHIBIT A
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION

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EQUITY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONS
STANDING COMMITTEE CHARTER

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Proposed February 10, 2026

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I.

INTRODUCTION
The Equity, [AND] Workforce Development [AND] Conditions Committee, herein referred to as "the
committee," is a standing committee created by the Port of Seattle Commission. The committee will
provide information, advice, and recommendations about the port's equity, workforce development,
[AND] career connected learning programs and policies, [AND] diversity in contracting goals,
and programs and initiatives related to workforce conditions.
B. The Port of Seattle is committed to joining regional and national efforts to achieve equity and justice
for all and recognizes our essential role in building a socially just institution by dismantling the
structural barriers that have prevented the full participation of our most marginalized communities,
particularly communities of color. To achieve equitable outcomes for all we will lead with a racial
equity lens, instituting policies and practices that address the systemic inequity of economic
opportunities, working conditions, impacts on local communities, and participation in port affairs.

C. This charter defines the mission, composition, scope, authority, responsibility, and meeting structure
of this committee.
II.

COMPOSITION
The committee will consist of two Port of Seattle commissioners appointed by the commission
president, after consultation with the commission, at the beginning of each calendar year in which the
committee is active.

III.

SCOPE OF WORK
The work of the Equity, [AND] Workforce Development and Conditions Standing Committee shall
include the following areas and associated activities:
A. Equity:
1. Review and provide recommendations to the commission on the development and implementation
of the Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Policy Directive and the South King [COUNTY] and Port
Communities Fund.
2. Review and monitor internal and external equity programs, policies, systems, and practices including
but not limited to the implementation of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion's Strategic Plan,
and the workforce development policy, community partnerships with an emphasis on environmental,
racial, and economic justice, and effective channels of communication with port leaders in all port
impacted communities.

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3. Review and provide recommendations to the commission on the development and implementation
of policies regarding workplace conditions and access to services that affect recruitment, retention,
and worker stability at port facilities in order to improve safety, operations, customer service,

and other business outcomes.

B. Workforce Development: Review and provide policy recommendations to the commission to develop
port workforce development programs that support equitable access to port-related jobs and
opportunities.
C. Career Connected Learning: Review and provide recommendations to the commission to guide the
port's career connected career connected learning strategies. The strategies are intended to ensure
that those participating in workforce development programs have access to real-world learning
experiences in port-related industries and that connect students to meaningful and well-paying
jobs at the Port of Seattle.
D. Diversity in Contracting: Monitor the implementation of the Diversity in Contracting policy directive.
Review and recommend to the commission policies that provide economic development
opportunities to women- and minority-owned business enterprises based on equity principles.
E. Civil rights and community safety: review and provide recommendations to the commission on
monitoring and identifying areas of improvement relating to public safety operations, including the
Port of Seattle's police department and fire department, with attention to civil rights, civil liberties,
community trust, and the equitable treatment of all individuals within port facilities and operations,
including workers, travelers, and community members regardless of national origin or immigration
status. This also includes work related to title vi, language access, and anti-human trafficking.
F. (E) Communicate the port's approved legislative agenda to the public as it relates to the scope of work
for the committee.
G. (F) Review and recommend to the Port of Seattle Commission updates to the Century Agenda and
policies to support the work of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
IV.

AUTHORITY
In pursuit of its mission and scope, the committee is not legally authorized to act on behalf of the Port
of Seattle Commission, but is authorized to conduct the following activities:
A. Gather and evaluate information, consider matters within the committee's scope of
work, and provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Port of Seattle Commission.
B. Communicate the priorities of the Port of Seattle Commission.
C. Engage in outreach efforts with community leaders and stakeholders and activities to
gather and evaluate information to provide to the Port of Seattle Commission.
D. If the committee determines that to meet its responsibilities it needs the independent
services of an outside advisor or consultant with equity, workforce development, or career
connected learning expertise, it may propose the retention of such advisor or consultant to the
commission for approval.

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DURATION
The Equity, [AND] Workforce Development and Conditions Committee is a standing committee with
broad purview over matters related to equity and will continue indefinitely until the commission
repeals its charter.

VI.

RESPONSIBILITY
A. The role of the committee chair(s) shall be to:
1. Preside at meetings and serve as committee sponsor(s);
2. Ensure that the committee addresses the purposes described in this charter; and
3. Set committee meeting agendas.
B. [THE COMMISSION POLICY MANAGER IS THE COMMITTEE LIAISON, AND COMMISSION
SPECIALISTS WILL SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE AS ASSIGNED.] The committee
liaison(s), as assigned by the Commission Office, will support the work of the committee. The
role of the committee liaison(s) shall be to:
1. Regularly update the commission on the work of the committee in memos, individual
briefings, and public session;
2. Support the work of the committee;
3. Help develop, manage, and distribute meeting materials;
4. Provide logistical support including procuring meeting rooms, scheduling, creating meeting
records, and providing technical assistance; and
5. Coordinate with the primary executive staff contact to keep the Executive Director informed
about committee progress.
C. The Port of Seattle Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Managing Director of
Economic Development or delegate(s) will support the committee as the primary executive staff
contacts. The role of the executive staff contacts shall be to:

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1. Inform the Executive Director about committee progress;
2. Support the committee with timely and responsive information;
3. Coordinate with other executive staff in support of the committee's work; and
4. Serve as a resource for committee deliberation.
VII.

MEETINGS
A. The committee will meet at least quarterly and will report to the commission in public
session to provide transparency as to progress made in executing its charter.
B. A quorum of the committee is required to conduct official committee business. A quorum is
defined as the presence of both commissioners assigned to the committee
C. Meetings of the Equity, Workforce Development, and Conditions Committee shall be open
to the public when required by applicable law or the bylaws of the Port of Seattle
Commission.
D. Agendas will be prepared and made available to committee members in advance of
meetings.
E. Agendas for updates to the commission to be presented in public session will be published
as part of regular or special commission meeting notices.
F. Minutes will be prepared and retained for all meetings of the committee.
G. Records of committee meetings, including any meeting minutes, shall be provided to the
commission clerk for appropriate retention in accordance with applicable law and best
practices.

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