The Courthouse Journal A Joint Publication of the Washington State Association of Counties & Washington Association of County Officials October 14, 2000 Number 25 WSAC LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Don't miss the Fall Legislative Conference November 15-17, 2000, at the Doubletree Hotel in Pasco. The fall is a beautiful time to visit the Tri- Cities and its many recreational facilities, so plan on bringing your family and enjoying your stay. This year's conference will include the election of officers, adoption of the Association's annual budget, approval of the legislative package developed by the Legislative Steering Committee and approval of proposed by- laws changes. The Legislative Steering Committee is proposing that WSAC focus on four priorities in the 2001 Legislative session: funding for law and justice programs, I-695 backfill, transportation funding and funding for salmon recovery and water programs. A highlight of the program is a dialogue that will take place among governmental and private sector leaders exploring how we can all work together to affect long-term improvements for our communities. Barry Mitzman, host of "Serious Money" on KCTS-TV, will moderate this dialogue. Our Thursday luncheon keynote speaker will be Jan Eric Peterson, President of the Washington State Bar Association. Mr. Peterson will share the perspectives of the legal community on court reform, indigent defense, death penalty cases and other topics of interest to counties. In addition, the conference will feature a presentation on transportation by legislative committee chairs, and perspectives on the 2001 legislature from each legislative caucus. There also will be a major presentation on Initiative 722, should it be approved by the voters. Wednesday's agenda includes meetings of the Board of Directors, the Legislative Steering Committee and various other WSAC committees. We will have the opportunity at the Thursday night's banquet to recognize those members leaving the county family as a result of retirement and the recent election results. The banquet will be held at the Atrium of the TRAC facility. ************************************** WACO ANNUAL CONFERENCE ************************************** WACO CONFERENCE LIVELY AND EDUCATIONAL The 42nd Annual WACO Conference held in Kennewick, October 3-6, definitely had something for everyone this year. The sun was out the entire week in the Tri-Cities and from the opening golf tournament to the adoption of the 2001 legislative package to every meeting and activity in between, the response was resoundingly positive. Tuesday, October 3, the day was set aside for two workshops for which participants received either credit towards the County Officials Training and Certification Course (COTCC) or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Kathy Peck, an attorney with Williams Zografos & Peck, presented an excellent seminar on disciplinary actions and terminations, and Peter Scontrino with Scontrino & Associates gave a compelling session on innovative approaches in employee selection. For the first time, the full WACO and WSAC Boards of Directors met together for a very successful luncheon meeting, as well as separate business meetings following. The joint meeting agenda included discussions about the WACO-WSAC-AWC legislative reception next February, the building budget, the Washington Counties Scholarship fund, courthouse visits by the executive directors and a possible building expansion for the purpose of bringing the Washington Counties Risk Pool, the Washington Counties Insurance Fund, and the County Roads Administration Board back into the Washington Counties Building. A celebratory cake was served signifying that WACO and WSAC had paid off the mortgage on the Washington Counties Building 10 years early. The last mortgage payment was made in September, after just 15 years. There was also a dialogue about the decision of both Boards earlier this year to begin holding annual fall conferences together. The first joint WACO/WSAC conference will be held in Wenatchee, October 1- 4, 2002. Further, the joint boards decided to recommend to both memberships that Vancouver be the location for the 2003 conference. Wednesday morning, at 6:30 a.m. sharp, the 11th Annual walk/run was launched with an invigorating walk across the street to the Columbia Center Mall, where participants were treated to Starbucks coffee and a fast one- mile trip through the mall (while window shopping). Following a continental breakfast, WACO President Stew Menefee, Grays Harbor County Prosecutor, officially opened the conference. After posting of the colors, Pacific County Clerk Virginia Leach sang a beautiful a capella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Benton County Commissioner Max Benitz, Jr. welcomed WACO to Kennewick and State Auditor Brian Sonntag and State Treasurer Mike Murphy were introduced and thanked for attending the conference. Keynote speaker this year was Rolfe Carawan who addressed the group on finding the leader within. Carawan's message was so compelling that as he spoke the room was unbelievably silent. With his blend of humor, stories and message about character, Carawan had a captive audience and not one person moved for over an hour. Following the nominating committee report and a break, during which time Carawan sold and signed dozens of the two books that he has authored, WACO Financial Operations Manager Brenda Bamford gave a presentation on the WACO website. Using a laptop and an lcd projector, Bamford walked WACO members through the website, giving an excellent review of the extensive work she has done since she first took over the design and maintenance of the site last year. The WACO website can be found at . An interesting detour was taken from the traditional program with the final speaker of the morning. Tami Oldham Ashcraft, of Friday Harbor, related her true-life story of courage and determination when she and her fianc‚ were caught in a category four hurricane in a sailboat bound from Tahiti to San Diego in 1983. The boat was capsized, her fianc‚ swept overboard, and she was seriously injured and unconscious for over 24 hours. Her story of how she survived the next 41 days on the crippled boat, without rescue, was inspirational and left everyone with the feeling that nothing is insurmountable. Ashcraft has penned her story in "Red Sky In Mourning," self-published in 1995, and two weeks ago sold the publishing rights to Hyperion, the book publishing arm of media giant Walt Disney. Look for the movie! The luncheon speaker was Senator Valoria Loveland, 16th District, former WACO President and Franklin County Treasurer. During the afternoon all seven WACO affiliate groups held business meetings. With business done for the day, scores of people headed over to the beautiful, historical Moore Mansion, in Pasco, for the President's reception honoring Stew Menefee. Situated on the Columbia River, the exquisitely decorated mansion was the perfect location for watching the sunset from the huge balcony surrounding the upper floor. Seating was available inside and out and the food provided persuaded most everyone that dinner would not be needed later in the evening. Following the reception, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Association held a "lawyers' libation" for all WACO members back at headquarters. Thursday, October 5, was a nose-to-the-grindstone day for each affiliate with training, business meetings and committee work. Each of the affiliates sent representatives to the WACO Board of Trustees meeting, where they presented their legislative proposals for inclusion in the 2001 WACO legislative package, which had to be approved by the Board before presentation to the membership. Several joint meetings of affiliates were held, as well, covering such topics as potential impacts of Initiative 722 (property tax limitation), tribal issues, restoration of firearms, child support reimbursement and 2001 court reform issues. The Thursday night banquet was certainly the coup de grƒce. First, a youth Steel Drum Band called Bram Brat  entertained the crowd during the social hour with fantastic Caribbean music fit for dancing. Following dinner, a symbolic "burning of the mortgage" for the Washington Counties Building was held. Those participating were three former WACO and WSAC presidents who were in office from planning to finish of the building: Ralph Huck, retired Yakima County Assessor, Vernon Marll, retired Columbia County Commissioner, and Jim Rabideau, retired Franklin County Prosecutor; WACO Executive Director Fred Saeger; and Kitty Wallace, Executive Director of the Washington Counties Insurance Fund, who held the mortgage. Next on the program, Franklin County Prosecutor Steve Lowe presented this year's Distinguished Service Award to Jim Rabideau, former Franklin County Prosecutor. Rabideau served in that capacity from 1963 until his retirement from the county in 1986. He is still an active member on the National Association of Counties' Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee and volunteers many hours with the Franklin County Historical Society. Rabideau served as president of both WACO and WAPA and his commitment to WACO has never ended. He accepted the award as family members looked on. Congratulations to Jim. The entertainment was the Haines and Preston Comedy Team. The bizarre, twisted and definitely funny variety show had most of the guests in an uproar, even as they inadvertently set off the smoke alarms throughout the hotel while juggling torches. Fortunately, Benton County Sheriff Larry Taylor was in attendance and headed off the fire department and the sprinklers DID NOT go off. Friday morning, as all was calm, the general membership adopted a 2001 legislative package, voted to hold the 2003 joint WACO-WSAC conference in Vancouver, and following his eloquent remarks to the county officials, President Menefee turned the gavel over to new WACO President Richard Lathim, Franklin County Sheriff. The other new WACO officers elected and sworn in on Thursday evening before the fire alarms went off were President- elect Barbara Cory, Whatcom County Treasurer; Vice President Greg Zempel, Kittitas County Prosecutor; and Secretary-Treasurer Mary Dodge, Douglas County Treasurer. Jefferson County Auditor Donna Eldridge and Spokane County Clerk Tom Fallquist were elected to Trustees at large Positions 4 and 2. ************************************** CORONERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS The Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners' (WACME) held their annual business meeting at the WACO Conference, in Kennewick, and elected new officers. They are Franklin County Coroner Dan Blasdel, president; Kitsap County Coroner Greg Sandstrom, vice president; and Chelan County Coroner Dr. Gina Fino, secretary-treasurer. Mason County Coroner Martha Reed will be the Legislative Chair and Thurston County Coroner Judy Arnold will be the Education Chair. ************************************** COUNTIES' SCHOLARSHIP FUND RECEIVES RECORD DONATIONS AT WACO CONFERENCE WACO members and friends are thanked for the generous donations they made this year to the Washington Counties Scholarship Fund during the WACO Annual Conference, in Kennewick. Donations were received from the Prosecuting Attorneys' Association in the amount of $175; the Assessors' Association $190; the Treasurers' Association $265; the Clerks' Association $1165; the Auditors' Association $1286; the Coroners' and Medical Examiner's Association $1540; and from the Sheriffs' Association $2000. Thanks also go to Nationwide Retirement Solutions for their $1500 contribution. The grand total came to $8,121! WACO and WSAC were able to award five scholarships to outstanding children of county employees this year. These scholarships are made possible because of your generous efforts. The application for the 2001/02 school year will open in February 2001. ************************************** COUNTY NEWS ************************************** FRANKLIN COUNTY CLERK RETIRING Franklin County Clerk Bev Finke has announced that she will retire the end of the year, after serving as clerk since 1990. She started work for Franklin County in 1976 in the auditor's licensing department and transferred to the clerk's office as chief deputy in 1989. Finke will now have plenty of time to spend with her husband, Art, and her nine grandchildren. We wish her a healthy and happy retirement. ************************************** COLUMBIA COUNTY TREASURER RETIRING Lydia Buettner, Columbia County Treasurer, is retiring December 29, after serving for 13 years in office. We wish Lydia and her husband Bob all the best. ************************************** SPOKANE VOTERS APPROVE ADVISORY COMMISSION ON SALARIES Spokane County voters supported a measure placed on the primary election ballot by the county commissioners to establish a citizens' commission on salaries with over 75% of the vote. The newly created commission shall assure that compensation of county elected officials is fair and set in relationship to their duties. They are charged to make biannual recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on salaries of the auditor, assessor, clerk, commissioners, prosecuting attorney, sheriff and treasurer. Six of the ten members shall be selected by lot by the County Auditor from among those registered voters eligible to vote at the time the persons are selected for appointment, two from each commissioner district. The remaining four members shall be appointed by the board of commissioners and one of the four shall be selected from each of the following four sections in the county: business, professional personnel management, legal profession and organized labor. If any county wants a copy of the resolution setting up the salary commission you may call the Association office and we will mail it. ************************************** LAW & JUSTICE ************************************** KING COUNTY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE JOBS FOR YOUTH The King County Council approved a partnership between the county and a consortium of agencies to provide jobs and employment training for low- income and at-risk teens on October 9. The County will provide program management and fiscal oversight for a $488,000 federal grant to the Seattle- King County Workforce Development Council (WDC). The WDC is recommending that the grant be used to fund two programs. The first program is the New Start Youth Offender project that helps gang- involved youth find jobs and training that steer them toward more positive activities. The other is the Out-Of-School program that focuses on training for those who have dropped out of school. "Both of these are excellent examples of programs that give at-risk kids an opportunity to make the kind of choices that lead to a better future," said Councilmember Greg Nickels. Nickels noted that when the county adopted the Juvenile Justice Operational Master Plan, it identified a real need for programs such as these. As program manager, King County will subcontract with other agencies to run the programs. Subcontractors include: Safe Futures; King County Superior Court; Pacific Association; the YMCA and YWCA; City Year Corps; Shoreline Community College; and the Center for Career Alternatives. "Working together to maximize the federal grant helps those going through the training, and it benefits King County taxpayers," said Councilmember Rob McKenna. "In some cases, we are diverting young people away from jail and into jobs. That saves money and lives," said McKenna. ************************************** FYI ************************************** TWELVE MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATORS IN WASHINGTON STATE Recent testing conducted in Pierce County in July has brought the number of nationally certified medicolegal death investigators in the state to twelve. This is a voluntary certification program established by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators to promote the highest standards of practice for investigators. The certification provides recognition to individuals who demonstrated the specialized knowledge and mastered the standards of practice to properly conduct medicolegal death investigations as set forth in the National Guidelines for Death Investigation. Alphabetically, those certified in Washington include: Walla Walla County Coroner Steve Ames; Bob Bishop, Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office (MEO); Island County Coroner Robert Bishop; Ed Duke, Pierce County MEO; James E. Eggleston, Pierce County MEO; Sandra Ellis, Chelan County Coroner's Office; Robert M. Hill, Thurston County Coroner's Office; Jerry D. Jasman, Grant County Coroner's Office; Steven G. Mell, Pierce County MEO; Brian Miller, Clark County Medical Examiner's Office; Kellie M. Rankin, Chelan County Coroner's Office; and, Robert A. Smet, Chelan County Coroner's Office. The testing for certification will be conducted again in Seattle on February 24, 2001, at the Convention and Trade Center. Other locations and times are available throughout the United States. For upcoming training opportunities for Medicolegal Death Investigators see http:www.wa.gov/cjt/regional.html. ************************************** NACO NEWS ************************************** NACO, FEMA TEAM UP TO RECOGNIZE COUNTY ELECTEDS FOR DISASTER PREVENTION PROGRAMS The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are introducing a new awards program to recognize the importance of proactive disaster prevention and the key role of elected county officials in building disaster resistant communities. The "Building Disaster Resistant Communities Leadership Award" will be presented to elected county officials who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the area of disaster prevention and mitigation. Award winners will be recognized for implementing effective programs that make their communities safer places to live and work. By recognizing the achievement of county leaders in implementing disaster resistance measures, FEMA and NACo hope to encourage other local officials to pursue similar efforts. At the NACo Legislative Conference in February 2001 one award recipient will be honored from each state for their efforts in one of the five categories below (50 awards presented). In addition, at the NACo 2001 Annual Conference one national award winner will be selected from each of the five categories (five awards presented). The five categories are: building code implementation; progressive floodplain management; innovation in disaster resistant growth; community outreach and risk education; and comprehensive mitigation planning. The deadline for nominations is October 31. For more information about the categories and to obtain a nomination packet contact WSAC staff Sophia Byrd at 360-753-1886 / sbyrd@wacounties.org or FEMA's office of intergovernmental affairs at 202-646-4515 / IGA@fema.gov. ************************************** HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ************************************** ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES (ACHS) MEETS IN SEATTLE ACHS held its bi-monthly meeting in Seattle at King County's Community Services offices from September 20 - 22. We want to thank King County for all their help and assistance in setting up these meetings and providing the usual ambiance of downtown Seattle and its great restaurants and fine shopping. The Mental Health/RSN Administrators met on Monday, September 20. Jack Morris, Mental Health Division (MHD), informed us of the new hire for Research Director, Judy Hall, replacing John Whitbeck who has gone to the state Department of Health. Jack and Warren Grimm, MHD, covered the consumer satisfaction surveys they are exploring to create a statewide tool to be implemented next year. The MHD Director position remains unfilled and in fact recruitment will begin again. There were only about 4 - 5 candidates left in the pool due to the time that has elapsed and Acting Assistant Secretary Brown chose to re-open the position. It is unknown when it will be filled. In the meantime, Pat Terry will continue as the Acting Director. The RSNs who have vacancies also reported and they were all well on the way to filling the open slots. It was announced that Eric Heacock, Greater Columbia Behavioral Health, had resigned just that week for personal reasons and Vic Moore has since been named the Acting Administrator. The MHD will comply with the Governor's executive request to review all WACs and amend as necessary and our main operating WACs will be reviewed over the next 9 months with a stakeholder group to include Spokane, Greater Columbia, Chelan-Douglas, Southwest, and Peninsula RSNs attending. Susan Lucas, Budget Officer, MHD, reported on ongoing financial issues. The emergency inpatient pool distribution plan and the fiscal portion of the incoming RSN contract were distributed. Susan will send out additional material in October. Theresa Mahar, MHD, indicated the contract review group was finished with its work. She would have a follow-up report in October. The new office chief for Quality Improvement, Darlene Vernon attended her first Mental Health/RSN meeting and indicated that 10 person teams were being formed up to begin doing reviews of all 14 RSNs by June and the 4 largest by March. These reviews will include re-certifications of agencies that haven't been done in quite a long time. And finally, coverage of the drafting of the confidentiality WACs will occur from both WSAC and several RSNs in October. The Section spent a little time discussing Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender's and varying Least Restrictive Alternatives approaches in addition to the proposed increase in WSAC dues before adjournment. On Tuesday, the Chemical Dependency Section met. The leadership of the group is fine with draft of the methamphetamine precursor drug bill proposed by DOH. The Legislative Subcommittee continues its work and Jennifer Lane, Grant, discussed the prevention handout she has prepared as part of the package. The other workgroups reported their current status. Of great interest is the move to end the ADATSA program separation from other adult drug and alcohol treatment, which will be piloted in several counties if DASA leadership approves. The Business Meeting took place in the middle of the day with adoption of the 2001 meeting sites. ACHS will meet January 17 - 19 in Olympia, March 21 - 23 in Yakima, May 16 - 18 in Walla Walla, July 18 - 20 in Port Angeles, September 19 - 21 in Ellensburg, and November 14 - 16 in La Conner. The November meeting conflicts with the WSAC Fall Legislative Conference in Silverdale. It was also decided to postpone until November a vote on the WSAC dues increase. In the afternoon a panel of David Weston and Joellen Smith from MHD and Terry Franklin and Emilio Velas from DASA discussed the Dangerous Mentally Ill Offender legislation, which is now being implemented. There are a couple of issues. The amount of funding per client appears to be inadequate to cover the Chemical Dependency costs. While it was expected that a lot of these clients would have substance abuse issues, it appears in excess of 90% of them have problems that require assessment and treatment. There are also some questions regarding the Title XIX match for Chemical Dependency, the administrative cost for providers, and accurately capturing data on TARGET. Several other topics were touched late in the afternoon including the SSI pilot project which may not continue next biennium, the drug purchasing for detox and DOH, and the latest co-occurring disorder meeting which was attended by Senate staff. Their continuing interest and encouragement in this area is greatly appreciated by the county representatives. Both the CD Section and the RSN administrators will respond to the most recent letter from Sen. Long regarding use of the federal block grant dollars for co-occurring clients. Fred Garcia closed the meeting with several items from headquarters. Chief among these is the desire by Secretary Braddock to determine outcomes across many programs and in CD that means taking a look at completion rates of treatment and what the data might reveal about system improvements. Friday was devoted to Developmental Disabilities. The entire day, except for the final hour, was devoted to a discussion of the ACHS position paper on the choice/self-determination pilot project included in DD's budget proposal to the Governor. WSAC staff agreed to take three items to the WSAC Legislative Steering Committee for approval. These are support for transition funding based on the new formula, opposing the pilot project, and exploring the base funding formula in the counties. At the close of the day, Linda Rolfe, Acting Director, DDD, and Gregg Anderson, DDD joined the Section for a lively discussion of our relationship, the pilot, and the base funding formula. It was suggested we refine the funding formula issue and Linda will do some research on the history for the November ACHS meeting. Linda indicated the $1.7 million for crisis that was in the last supplemental budget was finally out to the regions. WSAC has not heard whether it has reached the RSNs as yet. The November meeting will be held from November 15 - 17 at the Kennewick WestCoast Hotel right next to Columbia Center, formerly known as Cavanaugh's. WSAC's Fall Legislative Conference will be held across the river at the Pasco Doubletree. Of interest to ACHS, may be a discussion moderated by Barry Mitzman, KCTS public TV, and including DSHS Secretary Dennis Braddock as one of the panelists, which will explore the future of government and public agencies in light of the various initiatives we have and are facing, as well as the general dislike for government at all levels. This presentation will occur from approximately 9 - 12 on Thursday, November 16. ************************************** ASK MRSC ************************************** NEW WEB PAGES ON ESA ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY COUNTY Three new ESA related Web pages have been added to MRSC's web site. The first, Local Government ESA Activities, is designed to report activities of cities, towns, counties, special districts, and is arranged by county. The page includes information and documents posted on Web pages and information received by MRSC's Library. Included in the broad list of "activities" are general policy statements about ESA, information and regulations related to critical areas, habitat restoration, watershed planning, water quality, surface water management, and water conservation. Some counties have a lot of information listed, others do not. This is a reflection of the availability of information, and is not an indicator of activity level. Some jurisdictions have information on their Web site about their ESA related activities, some have none. Many cities and counties send ordinances and other documents to MRSC's library, and some do not. For those counties that have no information listed, we would appreciate receiving information whether it is newsletter articles, ordinances, studies or reports. Depending on size of the item, MRSC scans documents for its Web site, and lists others as available for loan. The page address for Local Government ESA Activities is: A second page, Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) Activities by County links to planning activities under the Watershed Planning Act listed by the Department of Ecology. The information on MRSC's page is arranged by county rather than WRIA number. MRSC has also linked to other watershed information that appears on local government Web sites. This page is a companion to the Local Government Activities page to provide a more comprehensive view of local government activities countywide basis. The page address for Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIA) by County is: The third page is a List of Counties and Cities within each Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA). The Department of Ecology's GIS Technical Services did a special run, on October 6, of WRIA and county spatial data together to produce updated county and city listings for each WRIA. MRSC updated a 1998 list of cities and counties by WRIA. DOE noted that the list of cities and towns in each WRIA may change due to annexations, and that DOE's information comes from WSDOT, which in turn gets it from the cities and towns. The page address for the List of Cites and Counties in Each WRIA is: Also of note and related to ESA, the Construction Management Subcommittee of the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has begun a program to inventory cost data on public and private construction projects that are attributed to the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in our region. Gary L. Wiggins, CTS Engineers is collecting the cost data and putting it on a Web site. The address is: http://www.geocities.com/esainfo/. Questions or Information to add - contact Lynne De Merritt at the Municipal Research and Services Center 206- 625-1300 or ldemerritt@mrsc.org ************************************** MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ************************************** SMART GROWTH FORUM ANNOUNCED Kitsap County is announcing a regional conference on smart growth entitled "Smart Growth in Puget Sound - Kitsap: A Special Opportunity". The conference will be held on November 28, 2000 from 1:30 - 8:30 PM at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, WA. Speakers include Parris Glendening, Governor of the State of Maryland, president of the National Governor's Association, and nationally known as the founder of Smart Growth concepts. Other speakers include Peter Calthorpe, FAIA, lead planner for the Port Blakely project, and Gary Garzynski, Vice-President of the National Association of Home Builders, and preeminent authority on developer perspective on Smart Growth. Kitsap County, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Kitsap County Home Builders Association, and the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority sponsor the conference. Commissioner Tim Botkin from the County, 360-337-7146, and Norm McLoughlin from the Housing Authority, 360-535-6125, are taking a lead role and can be contacted for additional information. ************************************** CROSS-SYSTEM CONFERENCE ON CHILD WELFARE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCHEDULED The American Public Human Services Association/National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators is sponsoring a forum on cross-systems issues in child welfare and substance abuse services as part of their regular fall meeting. The regular meeting runs from October 17 - 19 and the special forum is on the afternoon of the 17th and all day on the 18th. The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel-Jantzen Beach in Portland, Oregon. There will be plenary sessions as well as 10 workshops on substantive cross-system issues including model programs, community partnerships, assessment tools, research, integration with other systems, training, funding/financing, family involvement, data collection/performance measure, protocols and policies on specific barriers, tribal communities, treatment for specific populations. For additional information contact the American Public Human Services Association/NAPCWA at 202-682-0100, FAX 202-289-6555, attention: Mary Plummer. ************************************** COMING EVENTS ************************************** November 8 Conference 2000 Justice Information Network, sponsored by the Washington State Law and Justice Advisory Council and the Washington State Department of Information Systems, Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, 13-16 Washington Association of Sheriffs' and Police Chiefs' (WASPC) Annual Fall Conference, Cavanaugh's, Yakima. 15 WSAC Legislative Steering Committee Meeting, Pasco. 15-17 Washington State Association of Counties' (WSAC) Annual Legislative Conference, Doubletree Inn, Pasco. 28 Medicolegal Death Investigation Training, sponsored by the Forensic Investigations Council, the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, and the Criminal Justice Training Commission, ************************************** COURTHOUSE RAMBLINGS ************************************** Irene E. Reed, wife of Asotin County Commissioner Gordon D. Reed passed away October 7 from complications following surgery. Irene and Gordon celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on July 3rd of this year. Irene enjoyed traveling and was a familiar face at many of the WSAC annual conferences. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Deacons of Clarkston First Presbyterian Church, 1122 Diagonal, Clarkston, WA 99403. Cards or notes of condolence can be sent to Commissioner Reed at P.O. Box 250, Asotin, WA 99402. ***** Effective November 1, the new Skagit County Auditor is Norma Brummett. She will be taking over the unexpired term of Kathy Hill, who retired last month. ************************************** JOBS ************************************** The OKANOGAN COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT is seeking to fill the position of Associate Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing all land division applications in the County. Extensive knowledge of subdivision rules and procedures preferred. Must have experience working with zoning, subdivision, critical areas, floodplain, shorelines, GMA, and SEPA. Also perform other duties as assigned. Must have B.S. or B.A. in planning or related field, and a minimum of two-years progressively responsible experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcView preferred. Salary $2,397-$2,571/mo. DOE. Submit letter of interest and statement of qualifications to: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Attn: Rusty Bonser, Director, P.O. Box 1009, Okanogan, WA, 98840. Closes 5 p.m., November 6, 2000. EOE ***** ENGINEERING SERVICES MANAGER - THE PACIFIC COUNTY Department of Public Works (DPW) has an opening for an Engineering Services Manager. This position serves as an important member of the DPW management team. The successful candidate will be responsible to plan, organize, direct and monitor the activities of the Engineering Services Division. Nine employees currently staff the Division. Minimum qualifications include a BS degree in civil engineering, or closely related field; plus four years of progressively responsible experience in an engineering position with at least one of these years as a manager or supervisor of a discrete work division; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Certification as an engineer-in-training, or ability to obtain within twelve months of hire is required. Registration as a professional engineer is preferred. A valid driver's license is required at the time of hire. Starting annual salary: up to $50K, plus benefits. DOQ. Call (360) 875-9368 for application packet and complete position description or visit the Pacific County website at www.co.pacific.wa.us. To assure consideration, applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2000. However, the position will remain open until filled. Pacific County is an equal opportunity employer. ***** GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES has an opening for a Public Health Nurse Manager for client and clinical services with a beginning mo. salary of $4,019. Min. qualification with complete job description and application may be obtained from GHC Management Services, 3rd Floor Admin. Bldg., Suite 33, P.O. Box 790, Montesano, WA 98563, (360) 249-4144 or www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us. Closing: November 15, 2000 at 5 p.m. Grays Harbor County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** SAFETY OFFICER/INVESTIGATOR, SPOKANE, WA - Develop and implement safety program policy and procedures; ensure compliance with county, state and federal regulations regarding safety, health, environment, etc. as they relate to the Spokane County Public Works Department; in-depth accident investigation; required 3 years related education/experience. Salary: $2,746 - $3,705 month plus excellent benefits. Closes 11/3/00 at 5 p.m. (re-opened). For complete description and application materials contact Spokane County Human Resources at (509) 477-5750, TDD; or hkvokov@spokanecounty.org. EOE ***** THE WASHINGTON STATE SENATE OFFICE OF SENATE COMMITTEE SERVICES (SCS) is currently recruiting outstanding individuals to fill challenging Research Analyst and/or Counsel positions. Substantive knowledge of policy issues in the areas of labor, commerce, social and human services, natural resources, and other governmental policy areas is desirable, but not required. Senate Committee assist Senators in researching, developing and evaluating policy alternatives that are relevant, objective, and creative to achieve the Senators' policy goals and objectives. Both full-time annual positions and temporary session-only positions (for the 2001 Legislative Session) are available. Salary: $2,950 to $5,606 per month (DOE). Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit: (1) a letter of interest describing specific qualifications for the position; (2) a current resume detailing experience and education; and (3) a minimum of three references with current telephone numbers to: Stan Pynch, Director, Senate Committee Services, 200 John A, Cherberg Building, PO Box 40482, Olympia, Washington 98504-0482, Phone Contact: Judy Rus (360) 786-7417. Deadline: 5:00 p.m. - November 6, 2000. ***** KITSAP COUNTY is looking for an experienced Application Services Manager to supervise a staff of seven in managing and integrating applications in a multi-platform environment. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration or closely related field and four years progressively responsible experience in systems analysis, or programming with systems analysis, including one year of supervisory or lead responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and education and work experience. Salary range is $50,772 to $64,792. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, medical for employee and dependents, and an excellent retirement plan. The county pays for employee training as it relates to each position. CLOSES: 11/03/00. Contact Kitsap County Personnel for an application packet at (360) 337-7185 ext 0. ***** PREVENTION COORDINATOR - YOUTH TOBACCO & TRAFFIC SAFETY - WHATCOM COUNTY Health & Human Services Department, Bellingham, WA. This is a grant funded position. Hiring Range: $13.93 - $15.05/hr. This position organizes and provides prevention program coordination including coordination & facilitating the efforts of diverse individuals, groups and agencies. Develops and implements prevention strategies tailored to the needs of Whatcom County. Monitors contracts & grants; plans, prepares and presents community educational programs. Requires a bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND 2 years of progressively responsible experience working with prevention coordination, contracts, grants and program monitoring OR equivalent. Closes 10/30/00. Whatcom County offers excellent employer-paid medical, dental & vision benefits for employee & family. We average 12 holidays/year and have a generous vacation & sick leave policy. Application available at (360) 676-6802, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Bellingham, WA. Call our Job Line: (360) 738-4550; or visit our website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us for details. Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** KING COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, Department of Community & Human services, Mental Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Services. Annual Salary Range: $56,795 - $71,717, closes November 1, 2000. Responsible for overall management of Cedar Hills Addiction Treatment Facility, including all patient care services, administrative matters and facility and equipment issues. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and County rules and regulations. Develop program goals and objectives, new program initiatives, and policies and procedures. Identify grant and other outside funding resources to complement existing funding mechanisms. Develop and monitor yearly budget. For further information and application forms please contact Linda Nordness at (206) 296-5233. **** END ****