CORONAVIRUS: MANAGING PUBLIC MEETINGS

In response to the Governor’s State of Emergency addressing Washington’s Novel Coronavirus event, several agencies have issued guidance to improve preparedness and help your port make informed decisions. Please check out the links below to learn more.

CORONAVIRUS & THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT (OPMA)

As the virus continues to spread, questions have come up about how and whether to hold public meetings, whether remote meetings are acceptable and how might the public participate in meetings.  There are resources available to help navigate through this. 

The Washington State Attorney General’s office has prepared some general guidance for compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).