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Home My WebLink About001237 Original Contract The City of Port Angeles Record # 001 7 NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE CHARTER ARTICLE I NAME The name of this entity shall be the forth Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA). The"North Olympic" is defined as the geographic area represented by all of the Partners,currently limited to Clallam County. The N OLA will be located for purposes of communication and mail at the Peart Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, 121 E Railroad Ave, Peart Angeles,WA'38362. ARTICLE 11 GENERAL Section 1: Definition of Charter This Charter constitutes the code of rules adopted by the N OLA for the regulation and management of its affairs. Section 2: Mission The mission of the N OLA is to advance the economic development, business prosperity, and quality of life for the people of Clallam County and the North Olympic Peninsula region by providing input with a shared purpose and unified voice to our elected representative and officials. Section 3: Purpose The purpose of N OLA shall be: A) To provide a forum for the discussion and review of issues of interest to the North Olympic Peninsula on a region-wide basis; 8) Promote the interests, desires and needs of the people of Clallam County to government and elected representatives; C) Create a clear and concise legislative advocacy to provide a unified community voice to our state and federal legislators and governmental agencies. D) To be an advocate for our community as a whole in dealings with legislative,governmental and private entities upon those issues that the N OLA selects; E) To assist Partner Organizations desiring help with their legislative advocacy if they align with the NOLA priorities; Approved as of 1-4-2017 1 NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE CE. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION The work of the NOLA shall be carried out by NOLA Partners. Partners are advocates, leaders, contributors and stakeholders in our community.The NOLA is open to all interested community partners who agree to align organizational work with NOLA mission and Reals. The organizational leadership will be by a Steering Committee of Legacy Partners(see Article I . Section 1:Types of Partners k Lexac, Partners: Shall consist of a representative,or designated alternate of: • City of Sequim of Commerce • City of Port Angeles • Sequim Chamber of • City of Forks Commerce • Clallam County • Forks Chamber of Commerce • Port of Port Angeles • Port Angeles Business • Jamestown S' lallam Tribe Association • Lower Elwha Klallm Tribe • Peninsula Behavioral Health • Makah Tribe • United Way • Hoh Tribe • Olympic National Park • Quileute Tribe • Timber Industry Rep. • Olympic Medical Center • Forth Olympic Land Trust • Peninsula College • Local Builders Association • Sequim School District Rep. • Pont Angeles School District • Local Auto Dealer Rep. • Forks School District • Local Bank Rep. • Clallam County EDC • Local Real Estate Rep. • Clallam Transit System PTBA • Clallam Bay Chamber • Peninsula Regional Chamber The NOLA priorities may change over time,and so may the list of NOLA legacy partners. The NOLA goal is to represent the best interests of our community in each of the focus areas regardless of participation. B. Associate Partners:Shall consist of individuals, non-profit organizations, other agencies or entities, businesses, and residents who share a common interest in mission and goals of NOLA. Approved as of 1-4-2017 2 NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE Section 2:Terms and Termination of Partnership The NOLA has no terms for being a Partner. A Partner may terminate partnership in writing at any time. If the designated representative of a Legacy Partner is unable to participate in a scheduled meeting,the Legacy Partner Organization shall designate an alternate who can participate. If the Legacy Partner organization does not wish to participate"the NOLA will remove the organization from the Legacy Partner list(see Article IV,Section 2:(e) . Section 3:Organizational Guidelines A. The NOLA shall be nonpartisan and nonsectarian and shall take no part in nor lend its influence or resources,either directly or indirectly,to the nomination, election, or appointment of any candidate for political office in city,county, state,or national elections. B. The NOLA wild work to reach consensus(75%or greater)among NOLA partners that a policy, action or law of any level of government that impacts the business community of Clallam County should be the focus of NOLA action, and communicate the results of the consensus to the public, government leaders, and elected representatives. C. Participants in the NOLA shall not represent the interests of PACs, special interest groups, or organizations which have, or could be perceived as having, a lobbying function. D, When issues arise that cannot easily be resolved by the NOLA partners,they agree to table the topic to a future date for resolution. resolution may include an establishment of a small taskforce of topic stakeholders to bring a recommendation to the full body. Section 4: Principles of Participation • Partnership driven through expected involvement • Employ strategic thinking with a forvwrard, looking perspective • Common sense for common good • Consistently provide clear and concise communication • respect participants equally and the work they do • Be flexible, nimble and responsive to challenges and opportunities • Prioritization in the context of a future vision and plan Section 5: Meetings The NOLA will establish a meeting schedule as detailed below.Additional meetings of each of the, Steering Committee, Focus Groups, NOLA may be called as necessary. Meetings may be heldin person or through teleconference. • NOLA Partner Meetings: Minimum twice per year • Steering Committee Meetings—monthly meetings for first year, bi-monthly beginning the second year or third year. • Focus Work Group Meetings—monthly,or self-directed in frequency based on need. Approved as of 1-4-2017 i 'Ll"'As I # J NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE WJP The NOLA will meet annually.This meeting will be held to report progress related to measurement indicators. Section 6» Focus Work Croups There shall be five standing work groups. The Steering Committee has the right to create other work groups as need is determined by the partners. Each of work groups shall be led by one or more members of the Steering Committee which defines its composition, function, leadership, reporting mechanisms,and schedule of meetings.Work groups will be responsible for developing the needs and requests to the NOLA partners related to their focus area. The focus groups will consist of: 1. Business and Economic Development 7. Health/Safety 3. Policy and government 4. Transportation and Infrastructure 5. Natural Resources and Environmental 6. Workforce Development& Education Section 7: Conduct A. The NOLA Partners shall communicate with their organizations about issues and news relating to matters before the NOLA. B. Participants shall conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner and give respect to the views of all in attendance. C. The NOLA Partners shall act in a nonpartisan, and nonsectarian way. D. The NOLA Partners shall not discriminate in any of its policies, recommendations or actions against any individual or group on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, income, or political affiliation. Section c Voting The NOLA shall take all formal actions by a simple majority vote of all eligible partners at a meeting at which a quorum is present or by electronic vote. For non-electronic voting, a quorum shall consist of one more than 30 percent(30%) of all partners, eligible to vote and present. No proxy voting is allowed. Voting on positions/requests to present to a legislature or government agency requires a 75% affirmative vote in favor of the position/request. Approved as of 1-4-70,17 1 * , , NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE ARTICLE IV LEADERSHIP Section 1:Officers The officers of the NOLA are the Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer and selected by majority vote of the Steering Committee and shall serve a term of up to two years. The Chair or his/her designee will serve as the facilitator for all Steering Committee meetings and fulll Partner meetings. Section 2: Steering Committee The NOLA Steering Committee will lead the work of the KOLA.The Steering Committee shall consist of one representative from each Legacy Partner(see Article 111, Section.f). The Steering Committee may appoint an Associate Partner to the Steering Committee by two-thirds vote of the Steering Committee. The NOLA shall maintain a partner agreement for each Legacy Partner and/or Steering Committee member(organization or individual)that will clearly state requirements and expectations (see Attachment 1). a. Appointments:Changes to the composition of the Steering Committee will be managed by the Steering Committee by two-thirds majority vote. b. Duties: Each Steering Committee participants shall attend steering committee meetings and when appropriate, serve as liaison to their organization. Committee participants shall perform their duties honestly and in good faith,serving the best interests of the NOLA and their Partner Organization. Committee participants shall regularly communicate about the NOLA issues and news with their Partner Organization. c. Number and Qualifications:The number of steering committee members may vary. The Steering Committee should consist of at least two partners with subject matter expertise in each of the focus areas and a representative from the NOLA fiscal agent. d. Term: Each representative, shall serve at the will of their Partner Organization,without limitation as to the duration of such service.These representatives and alternates shall serve unless removed by the organization or removed pursuant to Article lll, Section 2, or the representative resigns. Upon any Representative's cessation of service for any reason,the Partner Organization shall appoint a replacement representative. Approvedas of 1- -201 5 A'A NO� RTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE e. Attendances All representatives or alternates shall attend and participate in all NOLA meetings and meetings of the NOLA Steering committees, and serve on at Yeast one Focus Work Group. Failure of a Legacy Partner in attending two consecutive Steering Committee meetings or three consecutive Work Group meetings constitutes grounds for removal by a two-thirds vote of the Steering Committee. f. Notice of Meetings:All Steering Committee meetings will be noticed by email to all Steering Committee members at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting by an officer of the (VOLA. g. Removal of a representative:The Steering Committee may remove a representative by a two- thirds vote of the committee present at a duly noticed Steering Committee meeting which has a quorum, based on a finding that the representative has failed to satisfy the duties described in Article Ill. A quorum shall consist of one more than fifty percent(50%) of all committee members present. The representative's organization shall be notified in writing that a meeting is being held to determine the removal of the person/organization from the Steering Committee. h, Decision Making:The NOLA Steering Committee shall take all formal actions, by a simple majority vote of the committee present at a duly notice meeting which has a quorum.A quorum shall consist of one more than fifty percent(50%)of all members present. I. Communications The NOLA Steering Committee will develop a comprehensive communications strategy for internal and external communication that will be implemented with the NOLA partners, media,elected officials, civic leaders,and stakeholders. ARTICLE V PUBLIC STATEMENTS Section 1.Official Statements on Behalf of the NOLA Only the person designated by the Steering Committee at a meeting of the Committee, may make official statements on behalf of the NOLA,and all such statements must conform to the public record of the actions of the NVOLA. Only the person designated by the Steering Committee, is authorized to represent the NOLA for purposes of communicating with any governmental entity,the press, or any other person. 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The NOLA Charter was approved on 1-4-2017 by the following individuals: Luke Robins Marc Abshire Wendy Clark-Getzin Steven Burke Brian Garrett Doug Sellon Tyler Crow Kay Kassinger Gary Neal Marc Jackson Jim Jones Jim Haguewood Eric Lewis Kaj Ahlburg Tom Sanford Kevin Russell Approved as of 1-4-20117 8 NORTH OLYMPIC LEGISLATIVE ALLIANCE North Olympic Legislative Alli. wship Agreement The mission of the North Olympic Legislative Alliance (NOLA) is to advance the economic development, business prosperity, and quality of life for the people of Clallam County and the North Olympic Peninsula region by providing input with a shared purpose and unified voice to our elected representative and officials. Partners may include organizations, businesses,or individuals that agree to participate in the activities of the NOLA and fit within)Article ll,Section 1 of the NOLA Charter. 1, Dan Kc eevf or my designee on behalf)of a a (if applicable), agree to become a partner in the North Olympic egislative Alliance as a: gLegacy partner or CI Associate Partner,..to promote its mission to advance the economic development, business prosperity, and quality of life for the people of Clallam County and the North Olympic Peninsula region. l authorize NOLA to use our organization logo on material which is produced and approved by the NOLA Steering Committee. NOLA partnership dues are$100.00 annually, unless changed by the NOLA Steering Committee. NOLA Partner Commitment 1, or a designee from our organization, agree to attend regularly scheduled meetings and join at least one Focus Work Group of NOLA to assist in the direction and implementation of the annual strategic goals for our community. Focus Work Group selection (check one or more): Business and Economic Development; , Health/Safety; Policy and Government;VT'ransportation and infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environmental; v� Workforce Development&Education e Signed': ,"„ ,, Date; r (Authorized Signature for Organization/individual) Name. A AeeK. Title: i Representative or Designee info: Name Email air” o Title i vee~ �,, ` Phone � ►. r IM 'SSC Company/Organization ' ale Address Z. 5 � ✓t d ?� Please sign and return this document to: NOLA, c/o Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce, 121 E Railroad Ave, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Approved as of 1-4-7017 9 P ORT NGELES I A, WASH INGTO N, U. 5. A, CITY COUNCIL MEMO DATE: February 7,2017 To: CITY COUNCIL FROM: NATHAN A. WEST,DIRECTOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DENTELOPMEN'r SUBJECT: North Olympic Legislative Alliance Agreement Summary: In December of 2016 President Luke Robins of Peninsula College invited executives from throughout the Olympic Peninsula to join together to discuss the creation of a North Olympic Legislative Alliance. Funding: A $100 membership fee is incorporated in the agreement. Recommendation: Information Only Background/Analysis In 2016 President of Peninsula College, Luke Robins hosted an initial get together of local executives from throughout the Olympic Peninsula to discuss the creation of a North Olympic Legislative Alliance. President Robins highlighted the benefits of collaboration on important local community needs and flow collectively pursuing these legislative interests call be Successful in effecting change. Since the initial meeting the group has discussed the value of ensuring we work together to identify priority issues. The approach further recognizes that often the loudest voice comes from the 1-5 corridor which often discounts the needs of our local community. The Alliance presents an opportunity to enhance the communication of City of Port Angeles legislative priorities in collaboration with local partners. Already discussion has resulted in identification of joint priorities that important to many of the jurisdictions involved. The group has collectively developed a charter and partnership agreement both attached to this staff report. In ail effort to develop legislative priorities the group has identified six (6) focus areas including: Business and Economic Development, I-lealth and Safety, Policy and Government, "Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Environment, and Workforce Development and Education. As a starting point, three (3) priorities will be identified for each focus area. The City of Port Angeles has been identified as one of over thirty (30) legacy partners. Other partners include: chambers of commerce, cities, school districts, tribes, and other non-profit entities. Representation to the Alliance will be at the discretion of the City Manager. The alliance charter specifically states that representatives should be non-elected to ensure the legislative focus does not become political in nature. Dan McKeen will sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Port Angeles. Funding: A $,100 membership fee is incorporated in the agreement. Attachment A North Olympic Legislative Alliance Charter and Agreement