Item Number:      8k_order 
Meeting Date:   January 26, 2021 

1                                                   ORDER 2021-03: 
2                                 AN ORDER OF THE PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION 
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4                                  To approve execution of the Executive Director
5                                                  employment contract 
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7                                                         PROPOSED 
8                                                    JANUARY, 26, 2021 
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10                                                INTRODUCTION 
11    Since  1911,  the  Port  of  Seattle  has  grown  from  a  fledgling  harbor  to  a  multi-faceted
12    organization that runs a world-class seaport and international airport, supporting tourism and
13    commercial fishing industries, partnering in building road and rail infrastructure, and leading in
14    environmental and sustainability efforts. Yet, our values remain rooted in serving the citizens of
15    King County by creating economic opportunity for all, stewarding our environment responsibly,
16    partnering with surrounding communities, conducting ourselves transparently and holding
17    ourselves accountable. 
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19    All authority of the Port of Seattle is vested with the Commission in its actions as a public body
20    under RCW 53. Five Commissioners, elected at-large by the voters of King County, serve four-
21    year terms to govern the Port, lead all intergovernmental functions, and oversee the Executive
22    Director.  The  Commission  vests  authority  with  the  Executive  Director  and  delineates
23    Commission and ED responsibilities through the Delegation of Responsibility and Authority.
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25    The Port of Seattle Commission wishes to recognize the Port of Seattle Executive Director, 
26    Steve Metruck, for his steady-handed stewardship of the Port over the last three years. We look
27    forward to his service over the next three years and pass this order today to approve the
28    execution of his second employment contract with the Port of Seattle. 
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30                                              TEXT OF THE ORDER 
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32    The Port Commission hereby approves the attached employment contract with the Port of
33    Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck 
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35    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED 
36    Port of Seattle Executive Director Employment Contract 2021-2024. 




Order 2021-03  Executive Director Contract Renewal                                                 Page 1 of 1