Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Dec. 16, 2020

Business Meeting: Dec. 21, 2020

Summary:

The Veterans’ Advisory Board was organized per Resolution 06-189.  Per Lewis County Veterans Advisory Board bylaws, membership on the Board comprises of no less than seven regular members and two alternate members.  Four regular members’ appointments have expired as of June 30, 2020.  It is proposed to:

• Reappoint Marie Shankle and William Marshall as regular members from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
• Appoint Janice Marshall in Larry Mason’s expired regular term from date approved through June 30, 2022.

One vacant position and two alternate positions will be filled after further recruiting.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Janice Marshall 471-26 Gore Rd. Onalaska, WA 98570

Additional Copies To: Sandi Andrus, Heidi Palmer

Resolution

WHEREAS, Resolution 06-189 established the Lewis County Veterans’ Advisory Board (VAB); and

WHEREAS, membership on the VAB shall be comprised of seven regular and two alternate members. With the expiration of four members’ terms, the following have expressed interest and a desire to be reappointed to the VAB as regular members: Marie Shankle and William Marshall with Janice Marshall to be appointed to the Board. Their terms will be effective immediately through June 30, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Board needs members to fill these regular positions, which will leave two alternate positions vacant; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed the applications of the above individuals and recommends appointment to the VAB.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that Marie Shankle and William Marshall be reappointed and Janice Marshall be appointed as members on the Veterans’ Advisory Board effective immediately through June 30, 2022.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of December, 2020.