Policies, Orders and Public Rules
Policies
A policy is a directive intended to achieve or reinforce compliance with established mandates. Used to provide clear guidance to the workforce to ensure compliance with a mandate that exists in county code, state law or other legal authority.
Executive Policies (AEP or EP) are approved by the County Executive, for broad purposes and intended to achieve or reinforce compliance with established mandates. Used by the Executive Branch to provide clear guidance to the workforce to ensure compliance with a mandate that exists in county code, state law or other legal authority.
Department Policies (DP) are approved by the director of a department (or individual agency) that have applicability and consequences that are limited to a single department or agency of the Executive Branch.
Note that this website only includes policies published under the Executive Policy system. Refer to separate websites for Human Resources (HR) Policies and Information Technology (IT) Policies.
Document Code Number | Sponsoring Agency | Title | Effective Date |
ACO 5-1-EP | Office of Equity and Social Justice | Employee Resource/Affinity Group Policy | 7/31/2019 |
CON-7-8-2-EP | DES / FBOD / Procurement and Payables Section | Procurement Procedures Using Federal Funds | 4/21/2020 |
CON-7-22-EP | Department of Executive Services/Finance and Business Operations Division/Procurement and Payables Section | Sustainable Purchasing Policy | 11/14/2018 |
CON-7-24-EP |
Department of Executive Services, Finance and Business Operations Division | King County Procurement of Goods and Services | 1/11/2021 |
CON-7-25-EP |
Department of Executive Services, Finance and Business Operations Division | King County Procurement of Architecture, Engineering, and Professional Services | 1/11/2021 |
CON-7-26-EP |
Department of Executive Services, Finance and Operations Division | King County Procurement for Construction Contracts | 1/11/2021 |
CON-7-27-EP |
Department of Executive Services, Finance and Operations Division | King County Procurement | 1/11/2021 |
FES 10-1-2 (AEP) | Department of Transportation / Fleet Administration Division | Personal Property Inventory Management | 1/27/2012 |
FES 11-1 (AP) | Department of Public Works - Fleet Administration | Equipment Rental and Revolving Funds Stores Operation and Manual | 9/15/1988 |
FES 11-1-1 (AEP) | Department of Transportation/Fleet Administration Division | Equipment Rental and Revolving Funds Unrestricted Net Current Assets Policy | 3/1/2010 |
FES-12-1-4-EP |
Department of Executive Services - Fleet Services Division | Use of Vehicles for County Business | 11/17/2022 |
FES 12-2-3-EP | Fleet Services Division | Take Home Policy for County-Owned Vehicles | 12/9/2020 |
FES-12-7-EP | Department of Transportation, Fleet Administration Division | Automatic Vehicle Location System Use Policy | 10/3/2018 |
FIN-8-5-2-EP |
DES - Finance and Business Operations Division | Accepting Electronic Payments | 7/1/2021 |
FIN-10-1-2-EP | DES / FBOD / Procurement and Payables | Cash Disbursements and Accounts Payable | 9/29/2016 |
FIN 10-2-2-EP |
DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Imprest, Petty Cash and Other Revolving & Funds | 9/9/2021 |
FIN 11-2-1 (AP) | DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Provisions for Estimated Uncollectible Accounts Receivable | 1/12/2012 |
FIN 11-3-1 (AP) | DES / FBOD / Financial Management Services Section | Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts Receivable | 1/12/2012 |
FIN 12-1-1 (AEP) | Executive Services - Finance and Business Operations Division | Capitalization Thresholds for Capital Assets | 1/27/2012 |
FIN 12-2 (AEP) | DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Capital Asset Accounting and Financial Reporting | 8/1/2012 |
FIN-12-3-EP | DES/FBOD/Financial Management | Accounting and Financial Reporting for County Roads and Bridges | 7/31/2019 |
FIN-12-4-EP |
DES/Finance and Business Operations Division | Lease Accounting | 12/14/2022 |
FIN 15-1 (AEP) | King County Executive | King County Executive Audit Committee | 4/1/1996 |
FIN 15-3-3-EP |
DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Cash Handling, Receipting and Reconciliation | 11/23/2021 |
FIN 15-4 (AEP) | DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Financial Transaction Control | 8/1/2012 |
FIN 15-5-EP | Department of Executive Services/Finance and Business Operations | Internal Controls for Financial Operations, Reporting and Compliance | 11/14/2018 |
FIN 16-1 (AEP) | DES / FBOD / Financial Management | Accounting, Reporting and Management of Grants and Other Financial Assistance | 8/1/2012 |
INF-7-4-1-EP |
Department of Executive Services / Records and Licensing Services Division | Drafting and Implementing Executive and Department Policies | 2/22/2021 |
INF-7-5-1-EP |
Department of Executive Services / Records and Licensing Services Division | Drafting and Implementing Executive and Emergency Orders | 2/22/2021 |
INF-7-6-1-EP |
Department of Executive Services / Records and Licensing Services Division | Drafting and Implementing Rules | 2/22/2021 |
INF-14-3-EP | Department of Information Technology | Using Electronic Signatures | 7/23/2020 |
INF 15-4-1-EP | DES/RALS/Archives, Records Management and Mail Services Section | Management of King County Public Records | 8/12/2019 |
INF-15-5-EP | Department of Executive Services | Records Retention for Exiting and Transferring Employees | 4/10/2017 |
INF-15-6-EP | Department of Executive Services | Onboarding New Employees for Records Management Compliance | 1/19/2018 |
INF-15-7-EP | DES/Records and Licensing Services Division | Annexation Records Management Policy | 7/16/2019 |
INF 17-1 (AEP) | King County Executive | Public Disclosure Reporting Requirements: Lobbying Activities | 1/1/1987 |
INF-17-4-1-EP | Department of Executive Services | Public Records Act Compliance | 7/23/2020 |
LES 7-1 (AEP) | Executive Office | Boards and Commissions--Annual Reporting and Appointment | 3/30/1995 |
LGL-15-1-1-EP |
Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Legal Holds Compliance | 2/22/2021 |
LUD-16-1-1-EP |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks- Historic Preservation Program | Cultural Resources Review and Protection | 1/21/2021 |
PER-17-1-4-EP | Department of Executive Services, Finance and Business Operations Division | Authorized Travel, Travel Expense and Miscellaneous Reimbursements for King County Employees | 12/28/2020 |
PER-18-11-EP | Department of Executive Services / Office of Risk Management Services | De Minimis Use of County Resources for Charitable Organization Fundraising | 6/6/2017 |
PSF-18-5-2-DP | Department of Executive Services / Records and Licensing Services Division / Regional Animal Services of King County | Providing Short Term Sheltering for Pets of Families in Domestic Violence Crisis | 2/2/2017 |
PUD-8-25-DP | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Delegation of Authority for Industrial Waste Rules and Regulations | 9/15/2020 |
RPM-9-2-DP | Department of Executive Services / Facilities Management Division | Department Policy for Determining Franchise Compensation under K.C.C. 6.27.080 | 1/31/2018 |
Executive Orders and Proclamations
A formal statements issued exclusively by the Executive mainly for the purpose of delegation of authority and responsibility, often to establish a value, and/or set a direction and/or require action for something that may not be a legal mandate.
Document Code Number | Sponsoring Agency | Title | Effective Date |
ACO 8-15 (AEO) | King County Executive | Rescission of Executive Orders | 12/14/1993 |
ACO 8-16 (AEO) | King County Executive | Delegating Centralized Graphics/Printing Services Authority | 12/22/2001 |
ACO 8-17 (AEO) | King County Executive | Delegating Signature Authority and Supervision of the Community Corrections Division to the Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention | 9/21/2009 |
ACO 8-2 (AEO) | King County Executive | Delegating Signature Authority for Notices of Completion and Final Acceptance of Capital Improvement Projects | 2/11/1989 |
ACO 8-3 (AEO) | King County Executive | Delegating Certain Solid Waste Handling Procurement Authority | 12/13/1990 |
ACO 9-1 (AEO) | Department of Transportation | Directing the King County Department of Transportation to Develop an Integrated Transit Service Plan in Coordination with Sound Transit and Partner Agencies to Ensure that Service is Delivered As Efficiently and Effectively as Possible | 6/22/2014 |
ACO 9-2 (AEO) | King County Executive | Advancing Equity and Social Justice through development of a Strategic Innovation Priority Plan and Executive department actions | 10/4/2014 |
ACO-8-1-37-EO |
King County Executive | Delegation of Authority During Absence of the Executive and Line of Succession | 1/04/2022 |
ACO-8-23-7-EO |
Metro Transit | Metro Service Reductions in Response to COVID-19 | 9/30/2021 |
ACO-8-25-1-EO |
Department of Local Services | Issuance of Special Use Permits, to Utilize King County Right-of-Way for Restaurant, Personal Services or Retail Use; Pursuant to K.C.C. 12.52.030.C.10 and the March 1, 2020 Proclamation of Emergency | 7/16/2021 |
ACO-8-28-EO |
Office of the Executive | Order Pursuant to Proclamation of Emergency; COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Contractors and Volunteers | 9/22/2021 |
ACO-8-29-P |
King County Executive | Proclamation of Emergency, Monkeypox | 8/19/2022 |
ACO-8-30-P |
King County Executive | Proclamation Terminating the COVID-19 Proclamation of Emergency | 2/6/2023 |
ART-7-1-EO | King County Executive | Action Plan to Prioritize Growth of Local Film Industry | 9/18/2019 |
CIP-8-5-EO | King County Executive's Office | Capital Project Management Work Group Phase 4 (CPMWG 4) | 3/30/2016 |
CON 7-12 (AEO) | King County Executive | Reform of Procurement and Contract Business Processes | 3/11/2010 |
CON 7-3-3-EO |
King County Executive | Delegation of Authority for Signing and Administering Contracts, Change Orders, Deeds, Leases, Agreements and Other Instruments | 8/2/2022 |
CON-7-23-P | Department of Local Services | Declaration of Emergency and Waiver from Competitive Procurement and Solicitation Requirements | 6/18/2020 |
CON7-28-EO |
King County Executive | Pro-Equity Contracting | 4/27/2021 |
CPM-11-2-EO | King County Executive | Ensuring Provision of Veterans Services to Transgender Persons Discharged Due to Federal Ban | 7/28/2017 |
INF 10-2-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | King County Online Internet Employee Telephone Directory Standards | 3/1/2002 |
INF 14-2 (AEO) | King County Executive | Written Language Translation Process | 10/13/2010 |
INF 7-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | Rescission of Executive Orders and Policies | 3/2/1990 |
INF 7-2-3 (AEO) | King County Executive | Ratification of Prior Executive Orders | 11/24/2009 |
INF 8-10 (AEO) | King County Executive | Distributed Data Management Policy. | 6/15/2007 |
INF 8-8 (AEO) | Office of Information Resource Management (OIRM) | Delegation of Oversight of Information Technology (IT) Management | 8/29/2003 |
INF 8-9 (AEO) | King County Executive | Empowering Development and Implementation of Strategies for E-Waste Reduction. | 6/11/2007 |
INF-7-3-EO | King County Executive | Rescinding Executive Policy System | 1/11/2016 |
JJS-8-1-EO | Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention | Housing of Declined Juveniles | 11/2/2017 |
JJS-8-2-EO | Department of Public Health | Public Health Approach to Juvenile Justice | 11/16/2017 |
LUD-12-2-EO | King County Executive Office | Clean Water Healthy Habitat Executive Order | 9/4/2019 |
LUD-17-2-EO | Department of local Services, Permitting Division | Extending effective date for ratification and reenactment of Permitting Division's policies and rules | 2/19/2020 |
PER 13-1 (AEO) | King County Executive Office | Establishing Procedures and Criteria for the Appropriate Use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on Major King County Capital Construction and Alternative Delivery Projects | 5/10/2013 |
PER 18-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | Domestic Violence in the Workplace | 10/11/2000 |
PER 18-10-1 (AEO) | Human Resources Division | Implementation of the Employee Performance and Accountability System | 1/5/2011 |
PER 18-4-0 (AEO) | Department of Executive Services/Human Resources Division | Repealing PER 18-4 (AEO) Leaves of Absence and Continuation of Benefits for Uniformed Service | 1/6/2014 |
PER 18-6 (AEO) | King County Executive | Metropolitan King County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group | 5/13/2002 |
PER 18-7 (AEO) | King County Executive | Workplace Violence Prevention | 9/5/2003 |
PER 18-9 (AEO) | King County Executive | King County Employees Required to Secure Loads | 1/16/2008 |
PER 22-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | King County AIDS Protocol | 11/12/1987 |
PER 9-1-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | Pertaining to the Hiring of Former County Elected Officials and Retired County Employees | 4/29/2009 |
PFC 7-1-EO | King County Executive | Prohibition on Immigrant Deportations at King County International Airport | 4/23/2019 |
PHL 10-2 (AEO) | Department of Executive Services | Health Information Transparency | 1/13/2007 |
PHL-13-1-EO |
King County Executive | Prohibiting Executive Branch Resources to Impede Reproductive Health Care | 7/5/2022 |
PHL 15-1 (AEO) | Department of Public Health | Directing the development and implementation of data-driven, public health strategies to reduce gun violence in King County | 2/14/2013 |
PHL-10-3-EO | King County Department of Transportation | Rescinding County Energy Policy and Related Executive Orders | 11/9/2017 |
PHL-7-1-5-EO |
County Executive Office | Conducting Inquests in King County | 7/28/2021 |
PRE 7-1-0 (AEO) | King County Executive | Repealing Citizen Participation Initiative | 4/29/2012 |
PRE 7-2 (AEO) | King County Executive | Prohibiting Inquiries and Activities Designed to Ascertain Immigration Status | 5/30/2003 |
PSF-14-P | King County Executive | Civil Emergency Caused by Public Demonstrations | 5/31/2020 |
PUT 7-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | Regarding the In-House Recycling Program | 6/11/1988 |
PUT 7-10-1 (AEO) | King County Executive | Evaluation of Climate Change Impacts through the State Environmental Policy Act | 10/15/2007 |
PUT 8-17 (AEO) | King County Executive | Pest and Vegetation Management | 11/15/1999 |
PUT 8-18 (AEO) | King County Executive | Implementation of Forestry Policies | 3/15/2002 |
PUT 8-19-1 (AEO) | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Executive Order for Implementing the County's Program for Compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit | 6/20/2014 |
PUT 8-20 (AEO) | Executive Office | Directing Integration of Biodiversity Conservation Principles into Operations and Planning and Approving Participation in the Local Action for Biodiversity Project Including Implementation of Actions Outlined in the "Durban Commitment" | 9/5/2008 |
PUT-7-11-EO | King County Executive | Order Pursuant to Proclamation of Emergency: Solid Waste | 02/07/2020 |
RPM 12-2 (AEO) | King County Executive | Emergency Order Designating Voluntary Process for Allowing Wireline Communication Companies Construction Access and Use of County Road Rights-of-Way | 5/20/1999 |
Public Rules
A public rule refers to any department order, directive, or regulation applicable to King County citizens which has the force of law. The violation of these rules subjects a person outside of county employment to a penalty or payment of a fee.
Prior to the approval of each public rule, the public is given the opportunity to provide comment. Public rules become effective 30 days after the date of filing with the Archives and Records Management Section, and remain in effect until they are superseded by another public rule, or are rescinded. See King County Code 2.98.010 for more information.
Document Code Number | Sponsoring Agency | Title | Effective Date |
ACO-8-24-PR | Department of Human Resources | Emergency Rule for Nonprofits Applying to Employee Giving Program | 6/8/2020 |
ACO-8-26-1-PR | Department of Public Health | Required Protective Measures Against COVID-19 in Food Establishments | 12/7/2020 |
CON 7-15-1 (PR) | Executive Administration | Rules Implementing Equal Benefits Ordinance 14823, and Ordinance 16856 | 1/30/2011 |
CON 7-20 (PR) | DES / FBOD / Procurement and Contract Services | Suspension and Debarment (PR) | 1/23/2015 |
CON 7-21 (PR) | DES / FBOD / Procurement and Payables | Rules Implementing Living Wage Ordinance 17909 (PR) | 12/16/2015 |
CPM 11-1-1-PR |
Department of Community and Human Services | CPM11-1-PR Repeal (Establishing Veteran's Advisory Board) | 4/10/21 |
CPM 14-1 (PR) | Executive Administration / Office of Civil Rights and Compliance | Standard Operating Procedures for Fair Housing Ordinance Enforcement | 4/5/1993 |
CPM 14-2 (PR) | Department of Community and Health Services | Procedures and Qualifications for School Impact Fee and Roads Mitigation Payment | 11/10/2010 |
ELE-9-1-5-PR |
King County Elections | King County Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules | 12/10/2021 |
ELE-9-2-1-PR |
King County Elections | King County Election Polling Places: Use of Facility for Purposes other than Voting | 1/15/2021 |
ELE-9-3-3-PR |
King County Elections | Campaign Contribution Limitations with Respect to Political Campaigns for County Offices | 1/15/2021 |
ELE-9-4-1-PR |
King County Elections | Routing of Local Jurisdiction Geographical Boundary Information | 1/15/2021 |
FES-7-1-1-PR |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Permit Requirements and Procedures for Professional Dog Service Business Use of Parks and Recreation | 1/8/2021 |
FES-7-2-1-PR | King County Metro Transit | Pricing, Enforcement and Requirements for Renewal of HOV and SOV Parking Permits | 10/12/2019 |
FES-7-3-PR | Department of Executive Services / Facilities Management Division | Animals in King County owned and leased buildings | 6/1/2018 |
FIN-8-2-1-PR |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Water and Land Resources Division | Debt Service Collection | 3/12/2021 |
FIN-8-5-1-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Water and Land Resources Division | Surface Water Management (SWM) Fee Protocols | 3/12/2021 |
FIN-10-3-4-PR |
King County Department of Executive Services and Seattle Department of Finance and Administrative Services | Reimbursement from the Wheelchair Accessible Services Fund | 1/7/2022 |
FIN 11-1-2-PR | Department of Local Services, Permitting Division | Repeal of DDES Financial Policies Protocol | 6/2/2019 |
LIC 8-1 (PR) | Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services | Procedures to Annually License Methadone Programs in King County | 12/15/1994 |
LIC 8-2-1-PR | Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Rule to Repeal For-Hire Driver Requirements and Standards - Written Examination | 12/24/2020 |
LIC 8-3-1-PR | Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Rule to Repeal Testing Alternative Ways of Restructuring Taxi Associations | 12/24/2020 |
LIC-8-4-PR |
Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Taximeters | 11/22/2021 |
LIC-8-5-PR |
Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Application Dispatch Systems | 11/22/2021 |
LIC-8-6-PR | Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Temporary Changes to Insurance Requirements for Taxicabs and For-Hire Vehicles | 11/22/2021 |
LIC-8-7-PR |
Department of Executive Services/Records and Licensing Services Division | Temporary Fuel Surcharges Authorized for Taxicabs | 08/12/2022 |
LUD 8-1 (PR) | Department of Information and Administrative Services/Records and Elections Division | Proposing Municipal Incorporations | 6/23/1998 |
LUD 12-1 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Procedures for Considering Public Safety When Placing Wood in King County Rivers | 4/30/2010 |
LUD-17-1-4-PR |
Department of Local Services and Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Critical Areas: Designation, Classification and Mapping of Channel Migration Zones | 3/14/2022 |
PRE 8-1-1-PR |
Department of Human Resources | King County Employee Giving Program | 4/1/2021 |
PUT-7-1-6-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Solid Waste Division | Waste Acceptance Rule | 9/14/2017 |
PUT 7-2-2-PR |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Solid Waste Division | Repeal of Waste Clearance Policies for King County Solid Waste Division Solid Waste Facilities | 3/21/21 |
PUT 7-4-1 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment Divisions | Administrative Appeal of Issuance of DNS and of Adequacy of Final Environmental Impact Statement | 4/19/2006 |
PUT-8-3-6-PR |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Surface Water Design Manual | 7/23/2021 |
PUT 8-7 (PR) | Department of Public Works/Surface Water Management Division | Beaver Lake Management Plan | 6/8/1995 |
PUT-8-8-4-PR |
Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual | 7/23/2021 |
PUT 8-9 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources/Surface Water Management Division | Lake Desire Management Plan | 7/18/1996 |
PUT 8-10 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources/ Water and Land Resources Division | Cottage Lake Management Plan | 2/4/1998 |
PUT 8-11-1-PR |
Department of Natural Resources/Water and Land Resources Division | Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, Repeal | 2/3/2022 |
PUT-8-13-2-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Wastewater Treatment Division | Industrial Waste Local Discharge Limits | 12/23/2020 |
PUT-8-14-1-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Wastewater Treatment Division | Discharge of Construction Wastewater to the Sanitary Sewer | 12/23/2020 |
PUT 8-15-1-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Wastewater Treatment Division | Discharge of Contaminated Groundwater to the Sanitary Sewer | 12/23/2020 |
PUT 8-16-1-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Wastewater Treatment Division | Discharge of Cooling Water into the Sanitary Sewer | 12/23/2020 |
PUT 8-17-1-PR |
Department of Natural Resources: Water and Land Division | Right-of-Way and Drainage Facility Inspection Fees, Repeal | 2/3/2022 |
PUT 8-19-2 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Forest Stewardship Plans | 3/13/2015 |
PUT 8-20 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources and Department of Development and Environmental Services | Rural Stewardship Plans | 2/24/2005 |
PUT 8-21 (PR) | Department of Natural Resources and Department of Development and Environmental Services | Farm Management Plans | 2/24/2005 |
PUT 8-22-1-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks/Wastewater Treatment Division | Discharge of Hauled Waste at at a King County Publicly Owned Treatment Works | 12/23/2020 |
PUT-8-23-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Stormwater Enforcement | 2/23/2018 |
PUT-8-24-PR | Department of Natural Resources and Parks | Industrial Waste Fees | 7/1/2019 |
PUT 9-1 (PR) | Department of Executive Administration/Office of Cable Communications | Rules Regarding Cable Television Rate Regulation | 1/28/1994 |
PUT 10-2-2-PR | Department of Local Services, Road Services Division | Procedures for Requesting Variances from the King County Roads Design and Construction Standards | 12/17/2020 |
PUT 10-3-4-PR | Department of Local Services, Road Services Division | Intersection Standards | 12/17/2020 |
RPM-9-2-PR | Department of Executive Services / Facilities Management Division | Rules for Determining Franchise Compensation Under K.C.C. 6.27.080 | 1/29/2018 |
RPM-14-1-1-PR | Department of Local Services/Roads Services Division | Rule Repealing Permit Procedure for Overhead Utility Installations Within Existing or Proposed King County Right-of-Way | 11/17/2020 |