URGENT NOTICE
Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District Seeking Nominations for
Commissioner 2 Appointment
The Hartstene Pointe Water Sewer District (District) announces an upcoming vacancy on the 3-member Board of Commissioners. This is an opportunity to serve your community in a significant and unique way. The Board is tasked with ensuring the overall efficient operation and financial well-being of the District. The appointee filling the vacancy of Position #2 will serve for the remainder of an original six-year term, expiring in December 2027. To qualify for appointment to the Board, the individual must be registered to vote within the District (RCW 29A.24.075).
While there are no additional requirements to serve as a commissioner, anyone interested in an appointment to this office is encouraged to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the position and to attend an upcoming Regular Meeting. No one pursues this position with a ’work history’ as a water-sewer commissioner, and the role is specific to our District, so the appointee will be supported while gaining an understanding. An individual familiar with water-sewer systems, budgetary processes, and policy-making may feel more effective more quickly. Principle duties are to establish and carry out policy while meeting regulatory requirements; supervise the GM; follow laws for record-keeping; and provide financial accountability to assure that District revenue covers operations, debt service and reserves.
Preparation for meetings generally includes reading (contracts, monthly financial reports, a water utility management handbook, regulatory changes, and new policies) and additional reading, communication and training that supports a commissioner’s efforts to stay on top of the ever-evolving state of the industry. It’s important to be aware of our major sewer infrastructure replacement project that is underway, as we are moving forward into the construction phase.
All interested individuals are encouraged to contact the District Office to receive support in the exploration of appointment to Position #2. A letter of interest can be subsequently submitted in person, via email or USPS. The Board meets for 2-3 hours on the first and third Thursdays at 1:00 pm at the District Office. We look forward to new working relationships.