Kennewick Publishes Meeting Notice Requirements

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  Kennewick City Council meetings and public hearings must be announced at least 10 days in advance“Unless required otherwise by state law or the Kennewick Municipal Code, public notices are generally published at least ten days in advance of a hearing or meeting.”
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  The city publishes notices in the Tri-City Herald“When it is necessary to publish in a newspaper, the notice shall be included in the digital edition of the Tri-City Herald (the newspaper of record) to maximize audience reach.”
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  The city publishes notices on two official website pages“The notice will also be listed on one of two pages on the City’s website include official notices:Legal Notices (Hearings, Ordinance Summaries, etc.): https://www.go2kennewick.com/1553/Legal-NoticesPublic Notices (OPMA compliance for canceled, special, postponed meetings): https://www.go2kennewick.com/1552/Public-Notices”
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  The Legal Notices page includes hearing details and ordinance summaries“Legal Notices (Hearings, Ordinance Summaries, etc.): https://www.go2kennewick.com/1553/Legal-Notices”
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  Public Notices covers canceled or rescheduled meetings“Public Notices (OPMA compliance for canceled, special, postponed meetings): https://www.go2kennewick.com/1552/Public-Notices”
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  Meeting agendas are posted online by 5 p.m. every FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Meeting agendas are posted online for the following week's meetingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Special meetings require 24-hour notice“Special Meetings: Not less than 24 hours before a special meeting is called to order, the City Clerk or Board/Commission Liaison shall send a notice to all media contacts on file and post it at the meeting location (RCW 42.30.0808(2)).”
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  Emergency meetings may have waived notification requirements“In emergencies, the standard procedures for public meeting notifications may be waived (RCW 42.30.080(4)).”