Chapter 2.16
CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
2.16.010 Creation – Selection.
2.16.010 Creation – Selection.
Pursuant to Chapter 41.12 RCW, there is created a civil service commission for the city, to exercise the powers and perform the duties established by law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police officers of the city. Except as provided in this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 41.12 RCW shall control the selection, appointment, employment and commission of all commissioned police officers, excluding the rank of chief, and all other aspects of police civil service. (Ord. 366 § 1(Exh. A)(part), 2009: Ord. 3.U § 1, 1994: Ord. 74.B § 1, 1983. Formerly 2.44.010)
2.16.020 Membership.
The commission shall be composed of three members, who shall be appointed by the mayor and who shall serve without compensation. Members of the commission shall have the other qualifications as required in RCW 41.12.030. (Ord. 366 § 1(Exh. A)(part), 2009: Ord. 74.B § 2, 1983. Formerly 2.44.020)
2.16.030 Terms.
Term of office of such civil service commission shall be six years, and the present civil service commissioners shall serve in said position until expiration of their existing terms of office, resignation or removal. In the event any civil service commissioner resigns, becomes disqualified or is removed for cause, another commissioner shall be appointed to take his place for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 366 § 1(Exh. A)(part), 2009)
2.16.040 Organization.
The civil service commission shall organize itself, hold meetings, adopt rules and regulations and perform the duties and exercise the powers of the commission in accordance with Chapter 41.12 RCW. (Ord. 366 § 1(Exh. A)(part), 2009)