A. Upon the initial appointment of the board, the board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members to preside at its meetings, and thereafter such officers shall be elected at the first meeting in January of each year.

B. The board shall appoint a secretary who shall have charge of all board records and shall keep accurate and complete minutes of all meetings. The secretary need not be a member of the board. All records of the board shall be public records, maintained in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW.

C. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and a majority of board members present shall be required to approve any action; provided, however, that the adoption or amendment of board bylaws shall require approval by majority vote of the entire board (not just a majority of those present at the meeting where the vote occurs).

D. Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least six times per year. Additional special meetings may be held as the board deems necessary. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public and in accordance with the Washington Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW.

E. The board is authorized to make bylaws for the conduct of its business, consistent with this chapter.

F. The public works department shall support the board in the fulfillment of its responsibilities. [Ord. 2023-06-014 § 1].