The Port of Tacoma is led by five commissioners who are elected to four-year terms by the voters of Pierce County.

The commission hires the executive director, sets policy and strategic direction, and approves all major expenditures. The Port is an independent municipal corporation that operates under Title 53 of the Revised Code of Washington and is classified as a special purpose district.

Regular Meetings: 
  -The Commission will hold regular public meetings on the 3rd TUESDAY of the month at Noon
  -Fabulich Center, Room 104: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA
  -Exception - If a regular meeting falls on a legal holiday or on the day immediately after a legal holiday, then the regular meeting shall be held on the      second business day after the legal holiday. 

Quarterly Extra Meetings: 
  -The Commission will hold extra public meetings quarterly on the 1st THURSDAY of February, May, September & November at Noon
  -Fabulich Center, Room 104: 3600 Port of Tacoma Rd., Tacoma, WA
  -Exception - If an extra quarterly meeting falls on a legal holiday or on the day immediately after a legal holiday, then the regular meeting shall be    held on the second business day after the legal holiday. 

The Port may hold special meetings on different dates, locations and/or times. Meetings are streamed live on the web and archived for later viewing.

• Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meetings. Subscribe here to be notified when an agenda has been posted.
• Minutes will be posted upon commission approval at the next meeting. Subscribe here to be notified when minutes have been posted.
• Recordings of the meetings are usually posted within 48 hours of the meeting. Subscribe here to be notified when the recording has been posted.

If you require special accommodation to attend a public meeting, contact Helen Hickman at 253-209-4571 at least 48 hours in advance.

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