(1) In general, the council reaches major policy and operational decisions through formal council action at meetings held pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW), the state Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW), or other applicable laws.
(2) In some circumstances, the chair may perform duties which are specifically authorized by the council.
(3) The chair appoints a director to oversee the operations of the council and carry out the duties of council as delegated by the chair.
(4) The council director employs and has supervisory authority over such administrative and professional personnel as may be necessary to perform the administrative work of the council.
(5) The council staff shall assist applicants in identifying issues presented by the application, review all information submitted, and recommend resolutions to issues in dispute that would allow site approval, and may make recommendations to the council.
(6) The council staff are not parties to adjudicative proceedings conducted under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040(1). WSR 25-12-020, s 463-06-050, filed 5/22/25, effective 6/22/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040 (1) and (12). WSR 04-21-013, § 463-06-050, filed 10/11/04, effective 11/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.50.040(1). WSR 92-09-013, § 463-06-050, filed 4/2/92, effective 5/3/92; Order 103, § 463-06-050, filed 11/4/76.]