Drafter
Clerk 03/03/2011
Title
A MOTION related to adoption of the 2011 work program for the government accountability and oversight committee.
Body
WHEREAS, the 2011 organization of the council was adopted via Motion 13411 on January 31, 2011, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13411 established the committees of the council and outlined committee responsibilities, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13411 established the government accountability and oversight committee as the body responsible to consider and make recommendations on: policies relating to the department of assessments; elections; records and licensing; animal control; cable communications; the county fair; King County international airport; risk management; executive services such as telecommunications, facilities management, purchasing and real property management; capital project oversight; and wastewater treatment as well as strategic planning; performance management and performance measurement; management organizational structure; technology management; customer service; and the efficiency, cost effectiveness and performance of all branches of county government (legislative, executive and judicial), and
WHEREAS, Motion 13411 established the government accountability and oversight committee as the body responsible to make recommendations on the county’s annual audit program and review the reports of the county auditor, and
WHEREAS, Motion 13411 further established the government accountability and oversight committee as the body responsible to track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the 2012 annual budget in the areas within the committee's purview, and
WHEREAS, the government accountability and oversight committee work program has been thoroughly discussed and developed by the committee and is attached to this motion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County: The attached 2011 work program for the government accountability and oversight com...

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