Chapter 2.62
CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE*
Sections:
2.62.010 Adoption of civil service system.
2.62.020 Civil service commission created.
2.62.030 Membership of commission – Terms of office – Quorum.
2.62.040 Departments designated.
2.62.050 Commission chair – Meetings – Duties.
2.62.060 Application of provisions.
2.62.070 Policemen eligible for civil service.
2.62.080 Secretary and chief examiner.
* Statutory authority relating to the establishment of a civil service commission: see Chapter 41.12 RCW.
2.62.010 Adoption of civil service system.
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of the Washington State Session Laws for the year 1937, and subsequent amendments thereto, there is adopted for the police department of the city of Asotin the system commonly known as civil service, and all employment therein, advancement, demotion, discharge, and control thereof, shall be under control of and governed by rules and regulations of the civil service commission herein created. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.020 Civil service commission created.
There is created for the administration of such civil service for the police department of the city of Asotin a civil service commission composed of three members, whose powers and duties shall be as specified by law, including but not limited to the following:
A. The power to make suitable rules and regulations not inconsistent with provisions of law, providing in detail the manner in which examinations may be held; appointments, promotions, transfers, or any reinstatements, demotions, suspensions, and discharges shall be made; and for any other matters connected with the general subject of personnel administration in the police department.
B. The power to conduct investigations, the power to administer oaths, subpoena, and require the attendance of witnesses, and all other investigatory powers allowed by law concerning all matters connected to the enforcement and effect of the provisions of civil service law.
C. The power to hear and determine appeals or complaints regarding administrative work, allocation of positions, rejections of examinations, and any other matters that may be referred to the commission.
D. The power to hold competitive tests as provided by law and to certify those test results as provided by law when there is a vacant position to be filled. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.030 Membership of commission – Terms of office – Quorum.
A. The members of the civil service commission shall serve without compensation and no person shall be appointed as a member who is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of the city of Asotin for at least three years immediately preceding such appointment, and an elector of Asotin County. The term of the office of each commissioner shall be for a period of six years, except that the first three members of the commission shall have staggered terms as follows:
1. One to serve for a period of three years;
2. One to serve for a period of four years; and
3. One to serve for a period of six years.
B. Members of the commission may be removed from office for good cause in the manner provided by the law. Two members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and the votes of any two members of such commission concurring shall be sufficient for the decisions of all matters and the transaction of all business to be decided or transacted by the commission under or by virtue of the provisions of this chapter.
C. Members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor and council. At the time of any appointments, not more than two commissioners shall be adhering to the same political party. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.040 Departments designated.
A. The classified civil service and provisions of this chapter under the laws of the state of Washington shall include all full-paid employees of the police department of the city of Asotin; provided, however, the chief of police shall be exempt from the provisions of the civil service.
B. All appointments to the promotions in these departments shall be made solely on merit, efficiency, and fitness, which shall be ascertained by open competitive examination and impartial investigation, and no person shall be reinstated in or transferred, suspended, discharged from any such place, position, or employment contrary to the provisions of the laws of the state of Washington. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.050 Commission chair – Meetings – Duties.
Immediately after appointment, the commission shall organize by electing one of its members chairman, and hold regular meetings at least once each month and such additional meetings as may be required for the proper discharge of their duties, and shall proceed to make suitable rules and regulations and perform all other duties imposed by law. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.060 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all members of the police department who are paid regularly and fully by the city and devote their whole time to their respective positions, including the chief of police. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.070 Policemen eligible for civil service.
For the benefit of the public service and to prevent delay, injury, or interruption therein by reason of the enactment of this chapter, all persons holding a position in the police department of the city of Asotin, including the chief of police thereof, when this chapter takes effect, are hereby declared eligible for permanent appointment under civil service to the offices, places, positions, or employments which they shall then hold, respectively, without examination or other act on their part. Every such person is hereby automatically adopted and inducted permanently into civil service, into such office, place, position or employment which such person then holds as completely and effectually to all intents and purposes as if such person had been permanently appointed thereto under civil service after examination and investigation. (Ord. 14-776 § 1, 2014)
2.62.080 Secretary and chief examiner.
The commission shall appoint a secretary and chief examiner, who shall keep the records of the commission, preserve all reports made to it, superintend and keep a record of all examinations held under its direction, and perform such other duties as the commission may prescribe. The secretary and chief examiner shall be appointed as a result of competitive examination, which examination shall be open to all qualified persons as the commission may decide. The secretary and chief examiner may be subject to suspension, reduction or discharge in the same manner and subject to the same limitations as are provided in the case of members of the police department. (Ord. 16-812 § 1, 2016)