Chapter 1.08
CITY CLASSIFICATION
Sections:
1.08.030 City council positions.
1.08.040 Existing provisions to remain in force.
1.08.010 Adopted.
There is adopted by the city the classification of noncharter code city, retaining the mayor-council plan of government under which the city is presently operated, as provided in Chapter 35A.12 RCW, endowed with all the applicable rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of a noncharter code city as the same now exists or may be provided hereafter, including any and all supplements, amendments or other modifications of such title at any time enacted. (Ord. 237 § 1, 1976)
1.08.020 Effective date.
The clerk-treasurer is authorized and directed to forward to the Secretary of State a certified copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter for filing pursuant to RCW 35A.02.040, as amended, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and upon which filing the city shall thereafter be classified as a noncharter code city as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 237 § 2, 1976)
1.08.030 City council positions.
The mayor and city council shall continue to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. The requisite number of city council positions shall be filled by election biannually as the terms of their predecessors expire and shall serve for terms of four years. The positions to be filled on the city council shall be designated by consecutive numbers and shall be dealt with as separate offices for all election purposes as provided by Chapter 35A.29 RCW. (Ord. 237 § 3, 1976)
1.08.040 Existing provisions to remain in force.
All ordinances, resolutions, regulations and orders heretofore adopted by the city council, where not in conflict with state law, shall continue in force until repealed or amended by the city council under the newly adopted optional municipal code classification of noncharter code city under the mayor-council plan of government. (Ord. 237 § 4, 1976)