A. Qualifications. The selections of the Civil Service Commissioners shall be made from individuals who are citizens of the United States, residents of the City of Issaquah for at least 3 years immediately preceding their appointment, and registered voters of King County.

B. Number of Members – Terms. The Civil Service Commission shall consist of 3 members each of whom shall be appointed for a term of 6 years. Terms shall expire the first day of May of each appropriate year.

C. Appointment. Members of the Civil Service Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation of the City Council. Members shall serve without compensation. At the time of appointment not more than 2 Commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party.

D. Removal – Appeal. Members of the Commission may be removed by the Mayor, with the concurrence of the City Council, for incompetency, incompatibility or dereliction of duty, malfeasance in office, or other just cause; provided, however, that no member of the Commission shall be removed until charges have been preferred, in writing, due notice given, and a hearing held before the City Council.

The decision of the City Council shall be final and any appeal therefrom must be made within 14 days of the date of decision by serving and filing an appropriate lawsuit in King County Superior Court.

E. Vacancies. Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms in the same manner as appointments above. (Ord. 2737 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2211 § 9, 1998; Ord. 1603 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1444 § 3, 1980).