Chapter 2.52
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.52.010 Established powers – Purpose.
2.52.030 Rules and regulations – Meetings – Powers.
2.52.040 Qualifications of police officers – Conditions of police service.
2.52.010 Established powers – Purpose.
Pursuant to the authority conferred by Chapter 41.12 RCW there is created a civil service commission to execute the powers and perform the duties established by such state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2406 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1391 § 1, 1974; prior code § 2-601)
2.52.020 Membership.
A. The civil service commission shall be composed of three members. Members shall be appointed by the city manager. Members shall serve without compensation and shall have the qualifications set forth in Chapter 41.12 RCW.
B. Members will serve six-year terms. The terms shall be staggered so one term ends every two years. The members of the commission shall determine which member shall serve as chairperson on or about the first meeting of the year, every other year. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 2406 § 2, 1999; Ord. 2025 § 8, 1991; Ord. 2020 § 8, 1991; Ord. 1391 § 2, 1974; prior code § 2-602)
2.52.030 Rules and regulations – Meetings – Powers.
The civil service commission, upon appointment, qualification and organization, shall hold meetings, adopt rules and regulations, perform the duties and exercise the powers of such commission in compliance with the state law governing same. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1391 § 4, 1974; prior code § 2-604)
2.52.040 Qualifications of police officers – Conditions of police service.
All applicants for employment with the police force of the city shall be required to have the qualifications, be subject to examinations, have a tenure in office, and be subject to removal, as provided by the civil service regulations adopted by the Blaine civil service commission rules and state law. (Ord. 2982 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1391 § 3, 1974; prior code § 2-603)
2.52.050 Benefits eligibility of existing police officers.
Repealed by Ord. 2982. (Ord. 1391 § 5, 1974; prior code § 2-605)