Charter Review Commission (CRC)

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Meeting Notices and Press Releases

Charter Review Commission Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Board Room 160, Clallam County Courthouse, 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles. Please use the afterhours entrance on 4th Street. 

The Charter Review Commission term ended on December 31, 2025. 

Meeting dates are subject to change. For current meeting information refer to the CivicClerk Portal at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/

BOCC Charter Review Commission Town Hall Meeting Forks - April 6, 2026

BOCC Charter Review Commission Town Hall Meeting Sequim - April 14, 2026

BOCC Charter Review Commission Town Hall Meeting Port Angeles - April 21, 2026

Overview

Washington statutes allow counties to adopt, by public vote, a "Home Rule Charter." A charter allows counties to adopt a "constitution" that can change their form of government and/or create requirements for the operation of government beyond those required in the State constitution.

Clallam is one of seven charter counties. Adopted in 1976, our charter has been amended by the voters five times. In 2015, citizens voted to review the Charter at 5-year intervals. Key changes from the statutory form of government under which non-charter counties operate include non-partisan elected officials, a county initiative and referendum process, and an elected Department of Community Development Director.

Comments & Suggestions

Submit a public comment by contacting the Clerk of the Board

Additional Resources

• Home Rule Charter (PDF)