SB 6125-S.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Declares that an "alternate" means an individual: (1) Who is appointed by the county legislative authority or authorities under RCW 90.80.050(3);

(2) Who is trained under the requirements of RCW 90.80.040; and

(3) Who, while serving as a replacement for an absent or recused commissioner: (a) May serve and vote as a commissioner; (b) is subject to any requirement applicable to a commissioner; and (c) counts toward a quorum.

Authorizes the county legislative authority or authorities to appoint up to two alternates to serve in a reserve capacity as replacements for absent or recused commissioners, and while serving in that capacity an alternate may serve for all or any portion of a meeting of the board. Alternates do not hold an appointed commissioner position on a board as set forth under this act. An alternate shall be appointed to serve a six-year term.

Requires that, when alternates appointed under the provisions of RCW 90.80.050(3) are serving as commissioners on a board, a majority vote of the board must include at least one commissioner appointed under the provisions of RCW 90.80.050(1).

Provides that an alternate serving as a commissioner shall be guided by the conflict of interest standards applicable to all commissioners under RCW 90.80.120. The board shall provide notice of an alternate sitting as a commissioner to the applicant and other participants in proceedings before the board in a timely manner to provide sufficient time for any challenges for conflict of interest to be made prior to the board's decision on the application.

Provides that, in the event of a recusal of an appointed commissioner, an alternate may serve as a commissioner on a board and may act upon the official board business for which the conflict of interest exists.