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Resolution 3605 - Delegation of Authority

The Port of Seattle Commission voted to approve Resolution 3605 which makes sweeping changes to how the Commission delegates its authority throughout the organization. The new framework strengthens commission oversight of the Port’s capital construction programs and clarifies when and how staff members must gain the body’s approval on Port projects.

Resolution 3605 Supercedes Resolution 3181 (110 KB)
Signed August 26, 2008
View press release here.

Supporting Documents to Audit Response

Port of Seattle Delivers on Promised Reforms - 45 of 51 recommendations will be complete by August 31

Port Commission President John Creighton's letter to Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag, July 1, 2008(306 KB, PDF)

Port of Seattle Annual Report to the State Auditor's Office (SAO),
July 1, 2008 (854 KB, PDF)

For complete information on the resolution change, visit the Accountability Archive page. (link here)

Audit Response and Action Plan

In December 2007, the Washington State Auditor's Office released results of a performance audit on the Port of Seattle's capital program, identifying 51 recommendations. In response, the Port has defined numerous action steps and is committed to making improvements to its processes. Reports are published approximately every two weeks, corresponding to regular Commission meeting days. Please check back often to track our progress.

State Audit Report Responses and Action Plan (375 KB)

September 23, 2008
The 39-page document (373 KB) is printable on legal size paper using landscape format. Hard copies will be available at both Pier 69 and Airport Office Building reception areas.