The Managing Members
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a Federal Maritime Commission approved port development authority governed by the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma as equal members, with each port acting through its five elected commissioners.
Each port is governed by five commissioners elected at large by the citizens of their respective counties. They serve four-year terms and establish policy for their Port and the Alliance.
The ports remain separate organizations that retain ownership of their respective assets.
The president of the home port commissions serves as co-chairs of The Northwest Seaport Alliance.
Meet the NWSA Managing Members:
Public Meetings
The Managing Members hold regular public meetings the first Tuesday of the month, except if the Tuesday falls on a legal holiday or the day after a Monday legal holiday, in either case, the regular meeting will be held on the Wednesday following a Monday legal holiday. Meetings are streamed live online and archived.
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History
The commissioners of the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma in 2014 announced a bold vision: Instead of competing, the two ports would join forces and form an alliance to better compete on a global scale.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance was officially formed in August 2015, following comprehensive public outreach and approval from the Federal Maritime Commission. It marks an unprecedented, historical first in North America.
Governing Documents
NWSA Charter, Third Amended
NWSA Bylaws, Fifth Amended
Interlocal Agreement Forming the NWSA
Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement (FMC 201228)
Public Meetings
The Managing Members hold regular public meetings the first Tuesday of the month, except if the Tuesday falls on a legal holiday or the day after a Monday legal holiday, in either case, the regular meeting will be held on the Wednesday following a Monday legal holiday. Meetings are streamed live online and archived for later viewing on our meetings page.
If you require special accommodation to attend a public meeting, contact Juliet Campbell at 253-888-4791 or by email jucampbell@nwseaportalliance.com at least 48 hours in advance.
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2024 Regular Meetings Schedule |
Special Meeting Notices
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10 a.m. Meeting of the NWSA Audit Committee. Virtual meeting.