Chapter 2.70
DISABILITY BOARD

Sections:

2.70.010    Creation of disability board.

2.70.020    Functions of the board.

2.70.030    Membership.

2.70.040    Term – Vacancies.

2.70.010 Creation of disability board.

Pursuant to the authority of Chapter 41.26 RCW, there is created a Federal Way disability board (“board”) having jurisdiction over members of Plan I of the law enforcement officers’ and fire fighters’ retirement system.

(Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-92.)

2.70.020 Functions of the board.

The board shall perform all functions, exercise all powers, and make all determinations as may be specified in Chapter 41.26 RCW and as the same may be amended from time to time. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to aid the administration of matters presented to the board. Such rules and regulations shall be reduced to writing and a copy thereof shall be filed with the city clerk for examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-93.)

2.70.030 Membership.

(1) Appointment. Board members are to be appointed or elected as provided by RCW 41.26.110, and this chapter. The board shall consist of five voting members as follows:

(a) Two members from the Federal Way city council to be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the Federal Way city council;

(b) One law enforcement officer; and

(c) Two members from the public at large who have been a resident of the city for at least one year immediately preceding such appointment, and who are electors of the county in which they reside, to be appointed by the other three members appointed pursuant to subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this section.

(d) In addition to the voting members, the mayor may serve, or he may appoint an employee of the city to serve, as an ex officio member without authority to vote. The ex officio member shall serve at the will of the mayor.

(e) The board shall elect from its membership a chair who shall serve a one-year term.

(2) Compensation. The board members shall receive no compensation for their service, but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incidental to such service in the manner and amount provided for employees of the city.

(Ord. No. 10-669, § 18, 9-21-10; Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-94.)

2.70.040 Term – Vacancies.

All members of the board shall serve for a two-year term with the exception of the law enforcement member who, on the first term, shall serve for one year only. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms of a member whose death, resignation, or removal creates a vacancy. Each member shall hold office until a successor is appointed or elected.

(Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-95.)