# BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'  Work Session Meeting July 6th, 2026

The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners held a work session meeting on July 6, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contract management topics. Key discussions included establishing a new application and fee structure for outdoor gatherings to better manage permits, safety, and health requirements. The board also reviewed proposals related to expanding nurse practitioner hours at the Hermiston Student Health Center and creating a nursing supervisor position funded partly by rural health transformation grants, with considerations on budget impacts and contract approvals. Additionally, the commissioners debated implementing a policy requiring board approval for contract extensions exceeding $1 million, especially those with significant cost increases, to improve budget oversight and negotiation leverage. Software contract renewals and consolidations were also discussed, with suggestions to align renewal periods and enhance review processes. The meeting concluded with operational updates on facility maintenance and emergency response efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Policy
**Published:** July 14, 2026

### Sources
- [BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS'  Work Session Meeting July 6th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdLDqHlaEU4) - Umatilla County