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. O2026-512 Proposal No. O2026-512, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Revising the Qualifications of Executive Department Appointive Directors; Establishing the Qualifications for the Director of the Public Defense Conflict Office; Establishing Standards and Procedures for the Appointment of Department Directors and Acting Department Directors; Prescribing the Oath of Office for Appointive Directors; Revising the Oath of Office for Elected and Appointed Officers; Amending Chapter 2.07 of the Pierce County Code, "Departmental Director Qualifications"; Repealing Prior Pierce County Code Section 33.02.02 Adopted by Ordinance No. 85-47s; Revising Section 1.10.010 of the Pierce County Code; "Official Oath of Office Adopted"; and Setting an Effective Date. This hearing date was set by action of the Pierce County Council at its April 14, 2026, 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 IPL0331606 Apr 17 2026