PUBLIC NOTICE Meetings are held in hybrid format with in-person and remote attendance. To attend and/or comment remotely call 253-215-8782 and use Zoom Web ID 976-6178-7423, or use Zoom link https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/97661787423. Find meeting schedules, agendas and legislation at piercecountywa.gov/council. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL ON PROPOSAL NO. O2025-539 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Pierce County Council will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Pierce County Council Chambers, Room 1045, 10th Floor, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98402 to consider the following: Proposal No. O2025-539, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to Title 3 of the Pierce County Code, "Personnel"; Amending Chapters 3.08, "Definitions," 3.13, "Domestic Violence in the Workplace," 3.40, "Personnel Board Appeals," 3.68, "Sick Leave," 3.80, "Leave of Absence without Pay"; Repealing Chapter 3.18, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" as Adopted by Ordinance No. 2023-39; Adopting a New Chapter 3.18, "Welcoming Workplace Culture and Conduct"; Adopting a New Chapter 3.19, "Discipline"; and Directing the Human Resources Director to Update the Administrative Guidelines to Incorporate Changes Authorized by this Ordinance. This hearing date was set by action of the Pierce County Council at its October 7, 2025, meeting. If you have any questions about this proposal, please contact Susan Long. Chief Counsel, (253) 798-6068, susan.long@piercecountywa.gov or the Council Office at (253) 798-7777. Patricia L. Face, CMC Senior Clerk Publish: October 15, 2025 IPL0280159 Oct 15 2025