Citizen Advisory Committee Roles: Comparative Overview of King County, Group Health, Metro, Seattle, and Sea-Tac Advisory Bodies

This document outlines the structure and responsibilities of the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) established in 1978 to oversee implementation of the Sea-Tac Airport Communities Plan. The 12-member committee—drawn from King County, the Port of Seattle, local businesses, government, schools, airlines, and community representatives—was charged with long-term monitoring, addressing special issues, and making recommendations to the King County Executive, Council, and Port of Seattle Commission. The PAC met quarterly at the Sea-Tac Conference Room, with members serving three-year terms and staff support provided jointly by the Port and County.

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Comparative reference document summarizing the roles and functions of citizen advisory committees in the King County and Seattle region, prepared in the context of the Sea-Tac Communities Plan (STCP). Committees covered include the King County Policy Development Commission (PDC, sunset 1/1/83), Group Health Board of Trustees, Group Health Standing Committees, Metro Citizens’ Water Quality Advisory Committee (CWQAC), Citizens Transit Advisory Committee (CTAC), City of Seattle/University of Washington Community Advisory Committee, SPU/City of Seattle Working Committee (North Queen Anne Community), Policy Advisory Committee for Sea-Tac International Airport (PAC, effective September 1, 1978), and Neighbors Advisory Committee (T-91 Complex EIS). The PAC composition includes representatives from King County, Port Of Seattle, Highline Community Council, Highline School District, Sea-Tac Airlines, and local governments including Des Moines, Tukwila, and Normandy Park. Page 2 contains a handwritten comparison matrix of committee attributes including membership numbers, meeting frequency, minutes, agenda, chairperson selection, and staff support. Page 3 details PAC functions, composition of 12 total representatives, three-year terms, quarterly meetings at Sea-Tac Conference Room, and FAA as non-voting member.

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