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Executive Policy System

This site provides access to directives in the Executive Policy System, which includes Executive Policies, Executive Orders, Emergency Orders, Public Rules, and Emergency Rules. It also provides access to some Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) made by King County with other public agencies. 

Note that this site does not include all possible policies, orders, or rules for King County agencies. Review the links at the bottom of this page for other county websites that might provide other similar documents. 

Policies, Orders, and Rules Interlocal Agreements Tools and Templates

Executive Policy System

Directives in the Executive Policy System that are on this website are:

Executive Policies - Executive Policies (EP) are approved by the County Executive, for broad purposes and intended to achieve or reinforce compliance with established mandates. They are 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.

Executive Orders - Executive Orders (EO) as well as some Proclamations and Declarations are 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.

Public Rules - Public Rules (PR) are 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30 days after the date of filing with the Archives and Records Management Section, and remain in effect until they are superseded by another public rule, or are rescinded.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.

Other county policies, rules, and codes

Other policies and similar directives are outside of the Executive Policy System and are on other county websites. Refer to the links below for similar directives from other county agencies.