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Charter Review Commission
Attention - On June 29, 2016, the Charter Review Commission voted to submit the following proposition to the November 2016 ballot
Proposition 1 - Commission on Human Rights (PDF)
Proposition 2 - Public Advocate (PDF)
Proposition 3 - Nondiscrimination (PDF)
Proposition 4 - Hearing Examiner Appeals (PDF)
Proposition 5 - Council Meetings (PDF)
Proposition 6 - Appointment and Confirmation (PDF)
Proposition 7 - Redistricting (PDF)
The Washington State Constitution grants counties the option of adopting a Home Rule Charter for their own form of government. Snohomish County is one of seven charter counties in Washington State. The Snohomish County Charter was adopted in 1980 and amended in 1986, and every ten years after that.
In the November, 2015 General Election, the voters of Snohomish County elected a Charter Review Commission that is composed of fifteen members, three from each Council District, chosen in the general election and that is tasked to:
- Review the Snohomish County Charter
- Determine the Snohomish County Charter adequacy and suitability to the needs of the county
- Review the existing structure of county government
- Evaluate possible changes to the Snohomish County Charter
- Seek to enhance government efficiency
- Provide a forum for public input (See Public Involvement, below)
The Commission may propose amendments to the charter; study and make recommendations regarding charter provisions that are in conflict with current state law, do not reflect current practices, or are outdated and obsolete; make recommendations to the County Council; and publish its findings.
The Charter Review Commission members serve an unpaid one-year term beginning January 1, 2016, and will undertake the task of proposing amendments to the county’s Home Rule Charter.
Final recommendations will be transmitted to the Snohomish County Council and then submitted to the County Auditor by August 2, 2016 to be placed on the November, 2016 General Election Ballot.
Members
Public Involvement
The Snohomish County Charter Review Commission welcomes comments from the public. Commissioners can be contacted individually or as a group through the Snohomish County Council Office. In addition, all regularly scheduled and special commission meetings are open to the public. Time is scheduled during each regularly scheduled meeting to accept public comments. Comment on a proposed change to the Charter.
Map of all Districts
Snohomish County Council Districts (JPG)
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Current Charter
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Contact Us
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Charter Review Commission
3000 Rockefeller Avenue / Mail Stop 609
Everett, WA 98201
Commission Meeting
12/16/2016 - Mukilteo City Hall 11930 Cyrus Way Mukilteo, WA 98275
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Agenda
06/29/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda
06/22/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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6/15/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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06/08/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda
06/01/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda
05/25/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda
05/18/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda
05/11/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
05/04/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
04/20/2016 - Monroe City Hall, Council Chambers 806 West Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
04/06/2016 - Mukilteo City Hall 11930 Cyrus Way Mukilteo, WA 98275
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
03/30/2016 - Edmonds Public Safety Complex 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
03/23/2016 - Mill Creek City Hall, Council Chambers 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
03/16/2016 - Marysville City Hall, Council Chambers 1049 State Ave #101 Marysville, WA 98270
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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03/02/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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02/17/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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02/03/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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01/20/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
01/06/2016 - 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett
8th floor Robert J. Drewel Building
Jackson Boardroom
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Agenda/Minutes/Media
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