Chapter 2.55
DISABILITY BOARD* Revised 4/23
Sections:
2.55.010 Creation.
2.55.020 Membership.
2.55.030 Terms of office.
2.55.040 Compensation.
2.55.050 Functions.
2.55.060 Repealed. Revised 4/23
*Cross reference(s) – Police department, ch. 2.22; fire department, ch. 2.24.
State law reference(s) – Disability board, RCW 41.26.110.
2.55.010 Creation.
There is created a disability board having jurisdiction over police officers and firefighters as provided for in RCW 41.26.110 et seq., which is subject to the general commission provisions provided for under Chapter 2.50 KCC, except as those provisions are modified by the following provisions specific to the disability board.
(Ord. No. 4406, § 6, 7-6-21; Ord. No. 2183, § 1. Formerly Code 1986, § 2.52.010)
State law reference(s) – Membership, RCW 41.26.110.
2.55.020 Membership.
The disability board shall consist of the following members:
1. Two members of the city council to be appointed by the mayor;
2. One firefighter employed by the city or retired from the city to be elected by the firefighters employed by the city or retired from the city who are subject to the jurisdiction of the board;
3. One law enforcement officer employed by the city or retired from the city to be elected by the law enforcement officers employed by the city or retired from the city who are subject to the jurisdiction of the board;
4. One member from the public at large who resides within the city to be appointed by the other four duly appointed and elected members heretofore designated.
(Ord. No. 4406, § 6, 7-6-21; Ord. No. 2183, § 3. Formerly Code 1986, § 2.52.030)
State law reference(s) – Similar provisions, RCW 41.26.110(1)(a).
2.55.030 Terms of office.
All members appointed or elected pursuant to KCC 2.55.020 shall serve a two-year term.
(Ord. No. 4406, § 6, 7-6-21; Ord. No. 2183, § 4. Formerly Code 1986, § 2.52.040)
State law reference(s) – Similar provisions, RCW 41.26.110(1)(a).
2.55.040 Compensation.
The members of the disability board shall receive no compensation for their services upon the board, but shall be reimbursed for all expenses incidental to such service in the manner and amount provided for employees of the city.
(Ord. No. 4406, § 6, 7-6-21; Ord. No. 2183, § 5. Formerly Code 1986, § 2.52.050)
State law reference(s) – Similar provisions, RCW 41.26.110.
2.55.050 Functions.
The disability board shall perform all functions, exercise all powers and make such determinations as may be specified under RCW 41.26.005 et seq.
(Ord. No. 4406, § 6, 7-6-21; Ord. No. 2183, § 2. Formerly Code 1986, § 2.52.020. Formerly § 2.55.060)
State law reference(s) – Similar provisions, RCW 41.26.110(3).