Exhibit A

MINUTES EXHIBIT A




The Northwest Seaport Allia'nce 
August 4 2015 Meeting Overview

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NWSA  August 4 2015
Meeting Overview
IOIN'I' POS & POT COMMISSION
MEETING
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- Agenda Action Items:



' All? between the Ports of Seattle and
Tacoma which creates the Seaport
lance
'  Creates Seaport Alliance

- Addresses Operating Norms During Transition

- Addresses longer term Operational items not appropriate for Charter such
as:
Alliance PDA Financial Decision Criteria

- Joint Reporting Of Combined Cargo Statistics

- Communication Protocols

Transparency Policies

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'  CEO Contract

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NWSA  August 4 2015
Meeting Overview
ALLIANCE MEETING
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Agenda Action Items:



- ResOlution Adopting the PDA Charter
- this action activates the PDA

- The PDA Charter is attached to the Resolution

' Master Policy Delegation of Authority is attached and this action adopts the Alliance
Delegation Policy
' Managing Member Bylaws-
governs Alliance Officer selection;
meeting dates, locations and procedures
- CEO Contract

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NWSA - August 4 2015
Meeting Overview
ALLIANCE MEETING

Resolution
Appointing Alliance Treasurer
required by state law



' Resolution
- Appointing Claims Officer
- Required per RCW 4.96.020:
"The governing body of each local governmental entity shall appoint
an agent
to receive any claim for damages made under this chapter. .."

Resolution adopting Port Auditor
Required Per RCW 53.36.010

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