An important and essential function of VSP for each county that participates is the creation of a local, public county commitee called the Watershed Work Group. The work group is designated by a county under RCW 36.70A.715.
"The watershed group must include broad representation of key watershed stakeholders and, at a minimum, representatives of agricultural and environmental groups, and tribes that agree to participate."
The work group develops the local VSP work plan; identifies a lead entity for VSP outreach and implementation of the plan; and provides progress reports to the SCC. In conjunction with a designated VSP program coordinator, the work group meets regularly to discuss VSP and works to support the successful implementation of VSP for their county.
Click the link below for the applicable year to review all prior VSP Work Group committee meeting agendas and committee approved meetings minutes (summaries).
Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) of Washington State - RCW 42.30
All people serving on public committees in Washington State are required to regularly take the OPMA training through the Washington State Office of the Attorney General. Please click the link below to watch the training and regularly review the websites for any recent legislative updates to the OPMA and other Open Government Laws.
Open Public Meetings Act: Online Training
Please review the summarized Robert's Rules of Order for proper conduct during participation at a public meeting. (Click the link above or download a copy of the PDF below.)