Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners

Directors' Update: Jan. 5, 2022

Business Meeting: Jan. 11, 2022

Summary:

Appoint Kevin Ryan to the Civil Service Commission

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Linda Bailey: lbailey@ci.chehalis.wa.us Kevin Ryan: mrkevryan@gmail.com

Additional Copies To: Sherri Guenther: sherri.guenther@lewiscountywa.gov

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County has a Civil Service Commission as outlined in RCW 41.14; and

WHEREAS, Joe Mano, who was reappointed to his position on the Civil Service Commission via Resolution 16-051 on Feb. 8, 2016, has indicated he does not wish to be reappointed to the board after the December 31, 2021, expiration of his term; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Ryan of Chehalis has expressed an interest and a willingness to serve on the Civil Service Commission; and

WHEREAS, RCW 41.14 prescribes that members serve six-year staggered terms; and

WHEREAS, setbacks in the appointment process over the years have disrupted the six-year, staggered terms required as per RCW 41.14; and

WHEREAS, the other two seats are occupied by Pat Sauter, whose term extends through December 31, 2022, as per Resolution 17-022; and Bill Cavinder, whose term extends through December 31, 2026, as per Resolution 21-466; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) wishes to appoint Joe Mano's successor and re-establish the staggered terms required by RCW 41.14.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby appoints Kevin Ryan to the Civil Service Commission effective for a term expiring December 31, 2024.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 11th day of January, 2022.