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-Mason County Government

Mason County government information and services - www.co.mason.wa.us/
Phone numbers for county offices: South County: 360-427-9670; North County: 360-275-4467; West County: 360-482-5269
Mailing address: 411 N 5th Street, Shelton WA 98584
Email your county commissioners:
District 1: Lynda Ring-Erickson lyndare@co.mason.wa.us
District 2: Tim Sheldon Tims@co.mason.wa.us
District 3: Jerry Lingle jerryl@co.man.wa.us
County Commissioner minutes 2011: http://www.co.mason.wa.us/commissioners/Minutes_2011/index.php
Prior years back to 2000 are also listed (scroll down, look on the left side) (03/10/2011)

Belfair Water District

Belfair Water District 1
22451 E State Route 3, Belfair, WA 98528
Phone:(360) 275-3008
Manager: Dave Tipton
Commissioners: John Phillips, Harry Hatlem and Mike Pope
No web site, no posted minutes. (03/10/2011)

Fire District #2

Fire District #2, Belfair; headquarters, Old Belfair Hwy. www.mcfd2.com/ Phone: 360-275-6711
Chief Beau Bakken bbakken@mcfd2.com
Administrative Assistant Nikki Madsen nmadsen@mcfd2.com
Commissioner Shelby Blackwell sblackwell@mcfd2.com
Commissioner Dan Burrus dburrus@mcfd2.com
Commissioner Dennis Hamilton dhamilton@mcfd2.com
Commissioner Kelley McIntosh kmcintosh@mcfd2.com
Commissioner Brooke Quigley bquigley@mcfd2.com
Meeting minutes are not posted on web site. (03/10/2011)

Fire District #5

Fire District #5, Allyn. www.mason5.org/ Phone: 360.275.2880 or 360.426.8959
Chief Richard A. Knight chief@mason5.org
Assistant Chiefs Tim McKern ac-501@mason5.org and Dave Salzer ac-502@mason5.org
Commissioner Chuck Huff (Commissioner Position 1 -- Current term ends 2011) chuff@mason5.org
Commissioner Tommy Taylor (Commissioner Position 2 -- Current term ends 2015) ttaylor@mason5.org
Commissioner Pat McGanny (Commissioner Position 3 -- Current term ends 2012) pmcganney@mason5.org
District 5 has a Board of Fire Commissioners comprised of three Commissioners who serve without salary; however, they receive a stipend per meeting. There are no meeting minutes posted on their web site. (03/10/2011)

Fire District #8

Fire District #8 Tahuya
Square miles: 18.
Approximate population: 2,500.
Number of paid part-time personnel: 2. Fire District 8 has no website, no e-mail address and a phone number, 360-275-6478, that goes to an answering service that tells you to dial 911 if you have an emergency, or leave a message.
Address: 14880 North Shore Road, P. O. Box 290, Tahuya, Washington 98588
Chief: Frank Chaffee.
Assistant Chief: Darrell Stanley.
Emergency Medical Services Supervisor: Terri Sherfick.
FIRE DISTRICT 8 COMMISSION
Position 1: Tom Wampold, 2004-2009.
Position 2: Tommy Thombs, 2007-?.
Position 3: Jean Gall, 2006-2011.
Stations: Main station at 14880 NE North Shore Road; Station 2 at 9550 NE Belfair-Tahuya Road; and Station 3 at 620 NE Hurd Road.
Fire commission meetings: Second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at main station. Meeting minutes are not posted online. Minutes of the previous month's meeting are usually made available during the meeting of the current month. (03/10/2011)

Mason County Public Hospital District 2

Mason County Public Hospital District 2 - mcphd2.org/
Commission:
POSITION 1: Frank McDonald • Frank@mcphd2.org • Term expires: 12/31/13
POSITION 2: Bev Wendell, President • Bev@mcphd2.org • 275-9365 • Term expires: 12/31/11
POSITION 3: Peggy VanBuskirk • Peggy@mcphd2.org • 275-3890 • Term expires: 12/31/15
POSITION 4: Kaye Massie, Financial Officer • Kaye@mcphd2.org • 275-3046 • Term expires: 12/31/11
POSITION 5: Herb Gerhardt, Secretary • Herb@mcphd2.org • 275-6876 • Term expires: 12/31/13
Staff:
Dr Wally Volz, Superintendent • Wally@mcphd2.org • 275-2517
Sandy Robertson, Recording Secretary/Board Secretary • Sandy@mcphd2.org
Meeting times/minutes: www.mcphd2.org/meetings.php (03/10/2011)

North Mason School District

North Mason School District - 71 E Campus Drive, Belfair WA 98528 - 360-277-2300 - www.nmsd.wednet.edu/
Superintendent and Secretary to the Board
David Peterson. Office: (360) 277-2300 - dpeterson@nmsd.wednet.edu
NMSD Board of Directors
http://nmsd.schoolwires.net/176810113183725967/site/default.asp?1768Nav=|&NodeID=70
Meeting minutes, 2010-2011: http://nmsd.schoolwires.net/176810113183725967/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55038
Meeting minutes, archive (2009-2006): nmsd.schoolwires.net/176810113183725967/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55041 (03/10/2011)

Port of Allyn

Port of Allyn--serving North Mason since 1921. www.portofallyn.com/ Phone: 360-275-2430
Administrative office: 18560 State Rt. 3, PO Box 1, Allyn WA 98524
Executive Director Bonnie Knight BKnight@PortofAllyn.com
Commissioner (District 1) Judy Scott JScott@PortofAllyn.com
Commissioner (District 2) Jean Farmer JFarmer@PortofAllyn.com
Commissioner (District 3) Randy Neatherlin RNeatherlinpoa@yahoo.com
Meeting minutes posted here: portofallyn.com/portminutes.html (03/10/2011)

Port of Dewatto

Port of Dewatto. www.dewattoport.com/ Phone: 360-372-2755
2501 NE Dewatto Road, Tahuya, WA 98588
Christine Phalen, Port Manager, Campground Manager
Email: portmanager@dewattoport.com - Phone: 360-372-2755
Commission: dewattoport.com/commission.htm
Meeting minutes: dewattoport.com/minutes.htm (03/10/2011)

Sunlight Disinfects

Constitutional authority of Port Districts
Title 53 RCW PORT DISTRICTS:
RCW 53.04.010: Port districts authorized -- Purposes -- Powers -- Public hearing. Port districts are hereby authorized to be established in the various counties of the state for the purposes of acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation, development and regulation within the district of harbor improvements, rail or motor vehicle transfer and terminal facilities, water transfer and terminal facilities, air transfer and terminal facilities, or any combination of such transfer and terminal facilities, and other commercial transportation, transfer, handling, storage and terminal facilities, and industrial improvements.
Article VIII, section 8 of the Washington State Constitution authorizes the use of public funds by port districts in such manner as the legislature may prescribe for industrial development or trade promotion. "The use of public funds by port districts in such manner as may be prescribed by the legislature for industrial development or trade promotion and promotional hosting shall be deemed a public use for a public purpose, and shall not be deemed a gift within the provisions of Section 7 of this Article. [AMENDMENT 45, 1965 ex.s. Senate Joint Resolution No. 25, p 2819. Approved November 8, 1966.]"
RCW 53.08.260: Park and recreation facilities. A port district may construct, improve, maintain, and operate public park and recreation facilities when such facilities are necessary to more fully utilize boat landings, harbors, wharves and piers, air, land, and water passenger and transfer terminals, waterways, and other port facilities authorized by law pursuant to the port's comprehensive plan of harbor improvements and industrial development.
NOTES: Harbor improvement plan: RCW 53.20.010.
RCW 53.08.270: Park and recreation facilities -- Approval of other agencies. Before undertaking any such plan for the acquisition and operation of any park or recreational facility the proposed plan therefor shall be first submitted in writing to the director of the parks and recreation commission and to the governing body of any county or municipal park agency having jurisdiction in the area. The state director and/or such county or municipal park agency shall examine the port's proposed plan, and may disapprove such proposed plan if it is found to be in conflict with state or local park and recreation plans for the same area. If such proposed port plan is disapproved the port district shall not proceed further with such plan. If the state director or the governing body of the county or municipal agency does not respond in writing to the port within sixty days, it shall be deemed that approval has been granted. (03/10/2011)

Knowing the Waters--Basic Legal Guidelines for Port District Officials, by Robert F. Hauth
Table of Contents:
I. Basic powers-the distribution and exercise of governmental powers
II. Basic duties, liabilities and immunities of officers
III. Potential conflicts and ethical guidelines
IV. Prohibited uses of public funds, property or credit
V. Public works and competitive bidding requirements
VI. Sales of Port property
VII. The Open Public Meetings Act of 1971
VIII. The Open Government Act-public records-freedom of information-privacy
IX. Immunities from Tort liability X. Safeguards and precautions
Conclusion: To borrow another nautical term, the purpose of this publication is to assist port district officials to navigate a safe course and avoid certain trouble areas most frequently encountered by municipal officials. Although it is meant to be comprehensive, it does not necessarily include all statutes and regulations, or case law, that possibly may apply. Furthermore, as indicated at the outset, the law frequently changes with new enactments and interpretations; even legal interpretations may vary depending upon the facts of a particular case. Therefore, it is important to develop a healthy working relationship with the various offices and other sources of help available to you. Do not hesitate to seek information and advice, especially on legal matters. The result may make the difference between a smooth passage and a disaster; between success or failure in asserting a claim or defense, particularly when the good faith of the official may be an issue in the lawsuit.
www.washingtonports.org/downloads/knowingthewaters.pdf (03/10/2011)

Open Public Meetings Act - RCW Chapter 42.30

42.30.010	Legislative declaration.
42.30.020	Definitions.
42.30.030	Meetings declared open and public.
42.30.040	Conditions to attendance not to be required.
42.30.050	Interruptions -- Procedure.
42.30.060	Ordinances, rules, resolutions, regulations, etc., adopted at public meetings -- Notice -- Secret voting prohibited.
42.30.070	Times and places for meetings -- Emergencies -- Exception.
42.30.075	Schedule of regular meetings -- Publication in state register -- Notice of change -- "Regular" meetings defined.
42.30.080	Special meetings.
42.30.090	Adjournments.
42.30.100	Continuances.
42.30.110	Executive sessions.
42.30.120	Violations -- Personal liability -- Penalty -- Attorney fees and costs.
42.30.130	Violations -- Mandamus or injunction.
42.30.140	Chapter controlling -- Application.
42.30.200	Governing body of recognized student association at college or university -- Chapter applicability to.
42.30.210	Assistance by attorney general.
42.30.900	Short title.
42.30.910	Construction -- 1971 ex.s. c 250.
42.30.920	Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 250.

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Public Records Act - RCW Chapter 42.56

42.56.001	Finding, purpose.
42.56.010	Definitions.
42.56.020	Short title.
42.56.030	Construction.
42.56.040	Duty to publish procedures.
42.56.050	Invasion of privacy, when.
42.56.060	Disclaimer of public liability.
42.56.070	Documents and indexes to be made public.
42.56.080	Facilities for copying -- Availability of public records.
42.56.090	Times for inspection and copying.
42.56.100	Protection of public records -- Public access.
42.56.110	Destruction of information relating to employee misconduct.
42.56.120	Charges for copying.
42.56.130	Other provisions not superseded.
42.56.140	Public records exemptions accountability committee.
42.56.210	Certain personal and other records exempt.
42.56.230	Personal information.
42.56.240	Investigative, law enforcement, and crime victims.
42.56.250	Employment and licensing.
42.56.260	Real estate appraisals.
42.56.270	Financial, commercial, and proprietary information.
42.56.280	Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, intra-agency memorandums.
42.56.290	Agency party to controversy.
42.56.300	Archaeological sites.
42.56.310	Library records.
42.56.320	Educational information.
42.56.330	Public utilities and transportation.
42.56.335	Public utility districts and municipally owned electrical utilities -- Restrictions on access by law enforcement authorities.
42.56.340	Timeshare, condominium, etc. owner lists.
42.56.350	Health professionals.
42.56.360	Health care.
42.56.370	Domestic violence program, rape crisis center clients.
42.56.380	Agriculture and livestock.
42.56.390	Emergency or transitional housing.
42.56.400	Insurance and financial institutions.
42.56.403	Property and casualty insurance statements of actuarial opinion.
42.56.410	Employment security department records, certain purposes.
42.56.420	Security.
42.56.430	Fish and wildlife.
42.56.440	Veterans' discharge papers -- Exceptions.
42.56.450	Check cashers and sellers licensing applications.
42.56.460	Fireworks.
42.56.470	Correctional industries workers.
42.56.480	Inactive programs.
42.56.510	Duty to disclose or withhold information -- Otherwise provided.
42.56.520	Prompt responses required.
42.56.530	Review of agency denial.
42.56.540	Court protection of public records.
42.56.550	Judicial review of agency actions.
42.56.560	Application of RCW 42.56.550.
42.56.570	Explanatory pamphlet.
42.56.580	Public records officers.
42.56.590	Personal information -- Notice of security breaches.
42.56.600	Mediation communications.
42.56.610	Certain information from dairies and feedlots limited -- Rules.
42.56.900	Purpose -- 2005 c 274 §§ 402-429.
42.56.901	Part headings not law -- 2005 c 274.
42.56.902	Effective date -- 2005 c 274.
42.56.903	Effective date -- 2006 c 209.
42.56.904	Intent -- 2007 c 391.

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