Melissa Collins

Melissa formerly worked for the City of Stanwood in the role of City Clerk; the Skagit County Commissioners Office; and the Skagit County Superior Court Clerk’s Office. In her current capacity, she reports to the CEO/GM and oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the Office of the Commission. Melissa supports the Commissioners and supervises the Deputy Clerks of the Board. In addition, her responsibilities include the oversight and conduct of Commission meetings, agenda planning, packet materials, resolutions, and minutes; compliance with RCW and PUD policies; maintenance of Governance policies and official Commission records; budget planning and development; department automation; records management; records disposition and retention schedules; public records disclosure; customer inquiries and issues; research; planning and development; staff training and education; and administration of the Commission website.

Melissa is a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) and the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA). Melissa was appointed to the WMCA Executive Board in March 2017 for a three-year term. Melissa earned her Municipal Clerks Certification from IIMC in June 2010 and completed her Master Municipal Clerk Certification in May 2016.