The Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution No. 3810(AM) in January 2023, updating the rules for how much authority and spending power the Commission delegates to the Executive Director. The revision increased purchasing thresholds that had remained largely unchanged since 2009, reflecting inflation and growing operational demands, while adding stronger reporting and transparency requirements. The new Delegation of Responsibility and Authority (DORA) policy took effect April 3, 2023, and requires periodic reviews at least every five years to ensure it continues to meet the Port's needs.Open full document
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Port of Seattle Commission Resolution No. 3810(AM) repeals prior resolutions and adopts a new Delegation of Responsibility and Authority to the Executive Director (DORA) policy directive. The resolution updates purchasing authority thresholds that had been set at $300,000 since 2009, reflecting inflation and increased operational demands. It also establishes requirements for periodic review and audit of the new policy directive.