Northwest Straits Initiative - Reference Materials

This page is designed to introduce you to the Northwest Straits Initiative and provide you with some important background information about the organization. There is useful information and links to key documents. Throughout you’ll see hyperlinked phrases you can click on to take you to more information about the topic.

The Northwest Straits Initiative holds an annual conference for members that is a great opportunity to network with Marine Resources Committees and Northwest Straits Commission members. It also provides training and education about projects and marine issues in Puget Sound.

If you have any remaining questions, or have a particular interest, contact the lead staff of your Marine Resources Committee or the Northwest Straits Commission staff.
 
1. Background
a. Murray-Metcalf Report to Convenors
b. Authorizing legislation (Public Law 105-384, Section IV)
c. Five year evaluation report (2004)
d. Northwest Straits Initiative Evolution- PowerPoint Presentation

2.Northwest Straits Commission Structure and Procedures
a. Organization chart
b. Rules of Procedure
c. Commissioner Duties and Responsibilities
d. Logo Use Policy

3. Benchmarks and Planning
a. Benchmarks for Performance
b. Strategic Plan

4. Funding
a. Federal funding history
b. MRC Grants
c. Other funding (see Northwest Straits Foundation fundraising below)

5. MRC Structure & Procedures
a. Board of County Commissioners/Council Resolutions
b. MRC Business Rules
c. MRC Strategic Plans

6. Northwest Straits Foundation
a. Purpose
b. Board of Directors Handbook (including bylaws and policies)
c. Fundraising and grants

7. Current Items
a. Agendas and minutes
b. Annual/Progress Report
c. Budget and Workplan: FY2009 and FY2010

9. References
a. Travel and other reimbursements: for current information, contact your MRC lead staff or Commission staff.
b. List of commonly used acronyms
c. Upcoming meeting/event calendar

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