AWC RMSA Board of Directors
AWC RMSA is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, which is comprised of AWC RMSA member’s elected officials who serve three year terms and serve the membership at large.
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 President & Position 7
Julie Struck
Mayor, South Bend
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 Vice President & Position 6
Micki Harnois
Councilmember, Rockford
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 Position 1
Dee Roberts
Mayor, Raymond
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 Position 2
Matthew Schuh
Councilmember, Bridgeport
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 Position 3
Rob Putaansuu
Mayor, Port Orchard
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 Position 4
Mike Reuter
Mayor, Kalama
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 Position 5
Stefany Smith
Mayor, Springdale
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Elections
Any elected official from an RMSA member is eligible to serve on the Board. Candidates must complete a short application to be considered. Terms begin in January of each year and continue for three years. Candidates are elected by a majority vote of the membership. Vacancies which occur during the year are appointed from applicants whose names are submitted to the AWC RMSA Board of Directors.
Frequency of Board of Director meetings
The AWC RMSA Board of Directors meets four times per year, often in the SeaTac area.
Meeting attendance
At any AWC RMSA Board of Directors meeting, the presence by a majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. To ensure this, all Board members are expected to attend each meeting. Any member who is absent from three consecutive meetings without being excused are dismissed from the Board. Proxies shall not be allowed to serve in place of a Board member in that Board member’s absence.
Expenses
RMSA pays all expenses associated with travel to and from meetings, including transportation, meals, and lodging. Time spent away from work to attend meetings is not reimbursed.
Meeting content
Board of Directors meet with RMSA staff and consultants to hear updates on financials, membership, claims, risk management and more. The Board has the power to make all Agency governance decisions on topics surrounding coverage, policies, and rates including adopting, amending and repealing resolutions, bylaws and coverages.
Why join the Board of Directors?
RMSA is a member-driven, member-governed program, so serving on the RMSA Board of Directors is your opportunity to connect with your peers, share your municipalities voice and be a part of the Pool’s decision-making process. We’d love to hear from you!
Contact RMSA to find out more information on how your municipality can have a voice on our Board of Directors.