Chapter 2.43
FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM

Sections:

2.43.010    State Civil Service System adopted.

2.43.020    Fire department civil service commission established.

2.43.030    State laws adopted by reference.

2.43.010 State Civil Service System adopted.

Chapter 41.08 RCW and amendments thereto are adopted by reference to all full paid employees of the fire department, with the exception of the fire chief, and all appointments, advancements, demotions, removals, suspensions, discharges, or control thereof shall be governed by the said Civil Service rules. (Ord. 2419 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1989 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1605 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1295 § 1, 1979).

2.43.020 Fire department civil service commission established.

There is created for the administration of such civil service for the fire department a civil service commission composed of three members, who shall be appointed by the mayor of the city. The term of office of such civil service commission shall be six years, except that the first three members of such commission shall be appointed for different terms as follows: one to serve for a period of two years, one to serve for a period of four years, and one to serve for a period of six years. In the event any civil service commissioner shall resign, become disqualified or be removed for cause, another commissioner shall be appointed to take his place for the unexpired portion of the term. This section does not preclude appointment of the individuals of the police civil service commission to be appointed in the above capacity. (Ord. 1295 § 2, 1979).

2.43.030 State laws adopted by reference.

A. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Chapter 31 of the Sessions Laws of 1935 of the state of Washington, and all the provisions of said chapter and amendments established by Chapter 154, First Extra Session of 1973, which chapter in full is RCW Title 48, et al., are by reference incorporated in this Chapter 2.43 EMC, and made a part hereof.

B. Three copies of the above Laws, that is RCW Title 48 complete and as amended, are on file with the city clerk. (Ord. 1295 §§ 3, 4, 1979).