Chapter 2.04
ELECTIONS

Sections:

2.04.010    Statutory authority.

2.04.020    Elective offices – Appointive offices.

2.04.030    Eligibility.

2.04.040    Nomination.

2.04.010 Statutory authority.

All elections in the city shall be held in accordance with the general election laws of the state so far as the same may be applicable; and no person shall be entitled to vote at such election, unless the person is a qualified elector of Pierce County, and has resided in the city of Fircrest for at least 30 days next preceding the election, as provided in RCW 29A.08.230, as amended. (Ord. 1466 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1389 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1298 § 1, 2001; Ord. 756 § 1, 1981).

2.04.020 Elective offices – Appointive offices.

Elective offices within the city shall be seven councilmembers. The mayor is chosen biennially by councilmembers at the first meeting of the new council and is the presiding officer at meetings. All other city offices shall be filled by appointment of the city manager as provided by law and/or ordinances of the city. (Ord. 1389 § 2, 2005; Ord. 756 § 2, 1981).

2.04.030 Eligibility.

No person shall be eligible to hold an elective office in the city of Fircrest unless the person is a qualified elector of Pierce County and a resident of the city of Fircrest who meets the requirements of RCW 29A.20.021, 35A.12.030, 35A.13.020, and 42.04.020, as amended. (Ord. 1466 § 2, 2009; Ord. 756 § 3, 1981).

2.04.040 Nomination.

Nomination of candidates for all elections shall be by means of filing of a declaration of candidacy as prescribed by state law. (Ord. 756 § 4, 1981).