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simultaneous vacancy in the office of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the Board shall elect from its membership at its next succeeding meeting a Vice-Chairperson. The BOCC will assign a chairperson. MEETINGS The Board shall hold regular meetings at the behest of the Chairperson and post for public notice. All meetings of the Board shall conform to the Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30. The Board may adopt such procedures as are necessary to ensure appropriate notice of all meetings DECISION MAKING Quorum/Voting A quorum shall consist of majority voting members. At any meeting where there is less than a quorum, the Chairperson for the purposes of such meeting shall have the authority to adjourn the meeting and establish a date for the next meeting out of the regular cadence if necessary Conflicts of interest The Board members shall comply with the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, Chapter 42.23 RCW, in the performance of their duties. Specifically, at any time a proposal is received by the Board that appears to benefit any member of the Board, that person shall recuse themselves from any discussion or decision related to that proposal. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The Board shall seek the involvement of the general public and community organizations in its planning and decision-making processes. Public comment period is included in every agenda and the public is encouraged to participate by commenting on agenda items and non-agenda items as directed by the Chairperson. SUBCOMMITTEES Sub-Committees may be established by the Board to assist in the performance of its function. Sub-Committees may be composed of members of the Board and citizens with particular knowledge or talent to contribute to the work of the Board. Members are required to comply with the Kittitas County Boards, Committees, and Commissions Handbook