The Port of Kalama is a local government agency considered a Special Purpose District in the State of Washington, which has the most extensive system of public ports in the world. In Washington, Special Purpose Districts are limited purpose local governments separate from a city, town, or county government. The elected Port of Kalama Board of Commissioners meet twice a month to discuss Port business and set policy based on a legal community directive called a Comprehensive Planning Process. The Port of Kalama’s mission is to induce capital investment in an environmentally responsible manner to create jobs and to enhance public recreational opportunities. The Port Commission ensures a sound economic development strategy for the Port creating a balanced and diverse industry base to provide living-wage jobs and a range of community recreational amenities.