Chapter 2.56
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Sections:

2.56.010    Established.

2.56.020    Composition.

2.56.030    Duties.

2.56.040    Meetings.

2.56.050    Permanent appointment to police positions.

2.56.010 Established.

Pursuant to the authority conferred by Chapter 41.12 RCW, there is created a civil service commission to substantially accomplish the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties established by state law relative to the selection, appointment, and employment of full-time permanent employees in the police department of the city, including the chief of police. (Ord. 558, 1990)

2.56.020 Composition.

Such commission shall be composed of three members who shall be appointed by the mayor, and who shall serve without compensation. Such commissioners shall have the qualifications prescribed by RCW 41.12.030. (Ord. 558, 1990)

2.56.030 Duties.

Such commission, upon appointment, qualification, and organization, shall hold meetings, adopt rules and regulations, perform duties, and exercise powers in compliance with Chapter 41.12 RCW. (Ord. 558, 1990)

2.56.040 Meetings.

The city civil service commission shall meet regularly at 7:00 p.m. at the Langley City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month. (Ord. 577, 1990)

2.56.050 Permanent appointment to police positions.

Any full-time permanent employee of the police department of the city who, upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall have been employed in a specific position for the immediately preceding six months (in compliance with RCW 41.12.060), shall receive a permanent appointment to the position. Such appointment shall not be subject to any additional probationary period and shall be as equally permanent as any subsequent permanent appointment made under civil service after examination and investigation. (Ord. 558, 1990)