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A MOTION adopting the 2015 work plan for the government accountability and oversight committee.
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WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the government accountability and oversight committee for 2015 are detailed in Motion 14324 unless a motion is passed, and
WHEREAS, Motion 14324 charges the government accountability and oversight committee with considering and making policy recommendations relating to:
1. Improving the efficiency, cost effectiveness, and performance of all branches of county government (legislative, executive and judicial);
2. Enhancing oversight, accountability, and transparency in King County government, the office of law enforcement oversight, the annual county audit program and federal, state or county audit reports, the administration of the Public Records Act, civil rights and compliance, capital projects oversight, strategic planning, performance measurement and performance management, management organizational structure and technology management; and
3. General government oversight, including customer service, worker safety, the department of assessments; elections; records and licensing; animal control; cable communications; the county fair; King County international airport; risk management; veterans, and executive services such as telecommunications, facilities management, purchasing and real property management, and
WHEREAS, in the areas within the committee's purview, the committee shall track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the biennial budget, and
WHEREAS, the committee has developed a work plan for 2015 to facilitate its review and development of policy options and recommendations on these and other issues, and
WHEREAS, the committee seeks full council support for its work plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The government accountability and oversight committee's 2015 work plan, Attachment A to this motion, is hereb...

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