Chapter 1.02
City Classification

Sections:

1.02.010    Adoption of Optional Municipal Code.

1.02.020    Effective date.

1.02.030    Existing city laws and regulations.

1.02.010 Adoption of optional municipal code.

There is adopted for the city of Montesano, Washington, the classification of noncharter code city retaining the mayor-council plan of government under which the city of Montesano is presently operated, as provided in Chapter 35A.12 of the Revised Code of Washington, endowed with all the applicable rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of a noncharter code city as the same now exist, or may be provided hereafter, including any and all supplements, amendments or other modifications of said title hereafter at any time enacted. (Ord. 971 (part), 1974).

1.02.020 Effective date.

The city clerk is authorized and directed to forward to the Secretary of State of the state of Washington a certified copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter for filing pursuant to Section 35A.02.040, as amended, of the Revised Code of Washington on the 16th day of December, 1974, and upon which filing the city of Montesano shall thereafter be classified as a noncharter code city as herein provided commencing with the 1st day of January, 1975. (Ord. 971 (part), 1974).

1.02.030 Existing city laws and regulations.

All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted under the third class city classification, where not in conflict with state law, shall continue in force until repealed or amended by the city council under the newly adopted Optional Municipal Code classification of noncharter code city under the mayor-council form of government. (Ord. 971 (part), 1974).