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Intergovernmental Relations
Members of the City Council and City staff serve on a number of boards or committees which are intergovernmental, supportive or advisory in nature, and designed to facilitate the coordination of City activities with other political subdivisions and groups within Whatcom County or Washington State. The following is a listing of current assignments:
Bellingham International Airport Advisory Committee
Council Member Hansen
The Airport Advisory Committee consists of representatives of the various groups served and affected by the Airport. The Committee makes recommendations to the Airport Manager and the Port of Bellingham, which operates the Bellingham International Airport.
Emergency Management
Council Member Malpezzi
This group is made up of representatives of Whatcom County and each of the cities within the county. Their goal is to provide information and coordination necessary for the county and its jurisdictions to prepare for and deal with emergencies. The Council also makes recommendations on the adoption of the budget for the Emergency Management Division of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.
Growth Management Oversight Committee
Planning Director Rhodes
This committee was created in response to overwhelming coordination needs generated by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). The Committee meets to discuss and recommend policy and response to growth management requirements and to coordinate interlocal efforts to comply with the GMA.
Ferndale School Board Liaison
Council Member Ingram
The Council liaison to the Ferndale School Board attends board meetings and meets with school district administration to provide a communications link between the Council and the Ferndale School District.
Solid Waste Executive Committee/Advisory Board
Mayor Jensen
This Board consists of representatives from each of the cities and Whatcom County. They make recommendations concerning solid waste planning and policy within the County as well as budget recommendations for the Whatcom County Solid Waste Division.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Public Works Director Cecile
This Committee is a subcommittee of the Whatcom Council of Governments. Its purpose is to coordinate transportation planning efforts within the County and to make recommendations concerning funding for regional transportation projects.
What-Comm Operations Advisory Committee
Police Chief Michael Knapp
This Committee meets to consider operational issues at What-Comm, the County’s emergency dispatch center, which is operated by the City of Bellingham. The Committee makes recommendations on the annual budget which is funded by assessments to the member jurisdictions.
Whatcom Council of Governments
Mayor Jensen
The Whatcom Council of Governments (COG) was formed as a means of providing coordination between local governments in Whatcom County. The COG typically coordinates transportation, planning, and the delivery of health and human services within the County.
Whatcom Transportation Authority Governing Board
Councilmember Hansen
The Whatcom Transportation Authority provides specialized and public transportation services through out most of Whatcom County. The Governing Board oversees the activities and operations of the agency.
Whatcom County Fire District #7 Council Liaison
Councilmember Ingram
The Council liaison to Whatcom County Fire District #7 attends Fire Commissioners’ meetings to provide a communications link between the City and the Fire District.
Chamber of Commerce Council Liaison
Councilmember Ingram
The Council liaison to Ferndale Chamber of Commerce attends Chamber meetings to provide an effective communications link between the Council and the business community.
Heritage Society Council Liaison
Councilmember Faria
The Council liaison to Ferndale Heritage Society attends Society meetings to provide an effective communications link between the Council and this civic group.
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