Island County commissioners voted Monday to switch regular commission meetings from Mondays to Tuesdays starting next week.

The move was made in an effort to allow commissioners time to prepare for the voting meetings and align them with what other official boards in the area are doing, according to Commissioner Jill Johnson.

Work sessions will continue to be held on Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m.

Commissioner Rick Hannold said he has gotten good feedback from constituents about the change saying Monday morning meetings can sometimes “slip their minds” and that Tuesday meetings will allow for better attendance.

“The public seems to think it’s a good idea,” Hannold said.

In addition, the change “gives us more time to prepare” and will provide for a “less stressful” Monday, Hannold said.

Commissioner Helen Price Johnson agreed that the new meeting day will increase public access, and will reserve Mondays for reviewing the agenda and asking questions of commissioners and staff.

Also, commissioners will cease to hold a regular evening meeting the fourth Monday of each month. All meetings will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. However, for issues or decisions that draw a lot of public interest, night meetings can be scheduled as needed.

The next board meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.