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KITTITAS COUNTY <br /> Public Lands Advisory Committee <br /> AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br /> AGENDA DATE: November 19, 2025 <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: Request Approval of Proposed Bylaw Amendments <br /> BACKGROUND: Committee bylaws have not been amended for several years. As part <br /> of a continued improvement process, the Chair has reviewed the <br /> bylaws and now forwards these proposals to the Committee for <br /> approval. Amendments were forwarded to members for review 15 <br /> days prior to the meeting date and are now presented for approval at <br /> the Committee's next scheduled meeting as per Article IV, Section <br /> 4.02 of the bylaws. <br /> Rationale for amendments are as follows: <br /> 1. Mission Statement: the percentage of public lands countywide <br /> has significantly increased since the previous version of the <br /> bylaws <br /> 2. Section 1.02: Redlined sections moved to Section 1.03 for <br /> clarity <br /> 3. Section 1.03: Moved from Section 1.02 <br /> 4. Section 1.04 (New Section): To ensure continued strong <br /> committee member participation and opportunities for other <br /> potential new members, sitting members shall have the <br /> opportunity to reapply for a second term and then be subject to <br /> approval by a majority of the committee for recommendation <br /> to be reappointed by the BOCC for all subsequent terms. <br /> 5. Section 2.03 (New language): This clarifies the expectations <br /> of the Chair to not vote, if possible, as this Committee acts in <br /> an advisory role to the BOCC. At present, under Robert's <br /> Rules of Order a tie vote would result in a proposed action not <br /> being moved forward to the BOCC. (note: The Chair believes <br /> in the importance of maintaining the Committee's integrity as <br /> an independent advisory body, and it should be noted that this <br /> proposal is simply submitted as a method of avoiding tie votes. <br /> Should the Committee wish to veto this amendment, the Chair <br /> firmly supports the Committee's decision). <br /> 6. Section 3.05 (New Section): This clarifies Committee member <br /> attendance expectations and provides a replacement process, if <br /> necessary. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Bylaw Amendments November 2025 <br />