Chapter 1.12
CORPORATE SEAL

Sections:

1.12.010    Adoption.

1.12.020    Design.

1.12.030    Custodian – Use of seal.

1.12.010 Adoption.

The seal described in BMC 1.12.020 is adopted as the corporate seal of the city. (Prior code § 1-202)

1.12.020 Design.

The corporate seal of the city shall be circular in form with an inner and outer circle, the outer circle being of rope design. The outer circle shall be one and seven-eighths inches in diameter and the inner circle shall be one and three-eighths inches in diameter. It shall bear upon the upper portion of the space between the two circles the words “City of Blaine,” and upon the lower portion of the space between the two circles the words, “State of Washington.” Upon the upper portion and immediately within the inner circle and following the contour of the circle shall be the words, “Seal of Clerk.” On the lower portion, immediately within the inner circle and following the contour of the circle, shall be the words, “Whatcom County.” All printed matter shall be in Gothic-style type. The exact center of the circle shall bear a facsimile of George Washington. (Prior code § 1-201)

1.12.030 Custodian – Use of seal.

The clerk of the city shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the city and shall affix the seal’s imprint upon all official documents, records, licenses, warrants and/or checks. (Prior code § 1-203)