Chapter 1.08
CITY CLASSIFICATION
Sections:
1.08.010 Adoption of optional municipal code.
1.08.040 Existing city laws and regulations.
1.08.010 Adoption of optional municipal code.
There is adopted for the city the classification of noncharter code city, retaining the mayor-council plan of government under which the city is presently operated, as provided in Chapter 35A.12 RCW, endowed with all the applicable rights, powers, privileges, duties, and obligations of a noncharter code city as the same now exists, or may be provided hereafter, including any and all supplements, amendments, or other modifications of RCW Title 35A hereafter at any time enacted. (Ord. 448 § 1, 1976).
1.08.020 Effective date.
The city clerk is authorized and directed to forward to the Secretary of State a certified copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter for filing pursuant to RCW 35A.02.040, as amended, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Upon which filing, the city shall thereafter be classified as a noncharter code city as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 448 § 2, 1976).
1.08.030 Council positions.
The members of the city council shall continue to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified at the next regular municipal elections to be conducted as provided in Chapter 35A.29 RCW. The five existing city council positions shall be elected for four-year terms by election, biennially, as the terms of their predecessors expire and shall serve for terms of four years. The positions to be filled on the city council shall be designated by consecutive numbers and shall be dealt with as separate officers for all election purposes as provided by Chapter 35A.29 RCW. (Ord. 448 § 3, 1976).
1.08.040 Existing city laws and regulations.
All ordinances, resolutions, and orders adopted under the fourth class town classification, where not in conflict with state law, shall continue in force until repealed or amended by the city council under the newly adopted optional municipal code classification of noncharter code city under the mayor-council form of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. 448 § 4, 1976).