Chapter 2.04
CITY COUNCIL
Sections:
2.04.030 Compensation for attendance.
2.04.060 Selection of mayor pro tempore.
2.04.070 Location of council meetings.
For statutory provisions pertaining to council meeting times, see RCW 35.27.270.
2.04.010 Meetings.
It is established that the city council’s regularly scheduled monthly meetings shall begin at 7:00 p.m. on the second and last Mondays of each month and at 1:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in city council chambers located at 506 North Montesano Street in the city of Westport, Washington. (Ord. 1575, 2015; Ord. 1547, 2013; Ord. 1507, 2011; Ord. 1476, 2010; Ord. 1322, 2004; Ord. 1163, 1998; Ord. 1024, 1996; Ord. 1013, 1995; Ord. 1002, 1995; Ord. 902 § 1, 1992; Ord. 721, 1983; Ord. 531, 1977)
2.04.030 Compensation for attendance.
(1) The mayor of the city of Westport shall be paid the sum of $275.00 per council meeting, not to exceed four council meetings per month.
In the event that a mayor pro tempore is chosen to serve at a council meeting, he or she shall be paid the sum of $275.00 per council meeting, not to exceed four council meetings per month.
The members of the Westport city council shall be paid the sum of $150.00 per council meeting, not to exceed four council meetings per month.
Effective January 1st of each year, the mayor and council’s pay shall be increased 100 percent of the previous year’s July All U.S. Cities CPI-U not to exceed three percent.
(2) Neither the mayor nor members of the city council shall be paid for council meetings for which their absence is unexcused. An excused absence is defined as follows:
(A) The council person or mayor providing prior notification to the city clerk, deputy clerk and/or city administrator that they will be unable to attend the council meeting in question;
(B) Verification of an emergency which prevented the council person or mayor from the notification requirements listed in subsection (2)(A) of this section.
(3) Neither the council person nor mayor shall be allowed more than six excused absences per calendar year. Any more than six excused absences per calendar year shall result in the council person or mayor not being paid for additional missed meetings. However, if the council person or mayor’s absence is due to their participation in bona fide city business activities, including, but not limited to, city conferences, city training, and/or representing the city at another meeting or event, they shall be treated as though they were present at said council meeting. (Ord. 1549 §§ 1, 2, 2014; Ord. 1515 §§ 1, 2, 2012; Ord. 1489 §§ 1 – 4, 2010; Ord. 1236 §§ 1 – 4, 2001; Ord. 1195 §§ 1 – 3, 1999; Ord. 730 § 1, 1983; Ord. 445 § 1, 1973; Ord. 288 § 1, 1964)
2.04.040 Special meetings.
Special meetings may be called by the mayor or any three members of council by written notice delivered or e-mailed to each member of the council at least 24 hours before the time specified for the proposed meetings. (Ord. 1575, 2015; Ord. 1547, 2013; Ord. 1507, 2011; Ord. 1476, 2010; Ord. 1322, 2004; Ord. 531, 1977)
2.04.060 Selection of mayor pro tempore.
The members of the city council, by majority vote as the need arises, shall choose one of their number to serve as mayor pro tempore to serve in the absence of temporary disability of the mayor. (Ord. 694, 1982)
2.04.070 Location of council meetings.
Commencing October 13, 1992, all council meetings shall be held at the City Hall, 506 North Montesano Street, Westport, Washington. (Ord. 908, 1992; Ord. 902 § 3, 1992)