Chapter 2.10
CITY OFFICES
Sections:
2.10.010 Combining offices of city clerk and treasurer.
2.10.030 City clerk-treasurer – Appointment.
2.10.035 Director of public works or city supervisor.
2.10.040 City officers – Duties.
2.10.050 Employment at pleasure of mayor.
2.10.055 Municipal court judge.
2.10.060 City Hall hours of operation.
2.10.010 Combining offices of city clerk and treasurer.
The office of treasurer is hereby combined with the office of the clerk of the city of South Bend, Washington so as to become the office of the clerk-treasurer. (Ord. 902, 1971).
2.10.020 City attorney.
Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.020, the mayor shall appoint the city attorney with the city council’s approval and enter into a contract for professional services. The city attorney shall represent the city in all matters involving the prosecution of criminal defendants for violations of state law and/or the South Bend Municipal Code prosecuted in the city municipal court and in any appeals therefrom and shall provide attendant and necessary legal services pertaining to the same. The city attorney shall also be the legal advisor to the city council and of all officers of the city in relation to matters pertaining to their respective offices. The city attorney shall represent the city in all civil litigation in all courts in which the city is a party or directly interested and shall perform and act generally as attorney for the city and the departments of the city. The city attorney shall prepare and/or review the ordinances, resolutions and contracts of the city as requested by the mayor and/or city council. The city attorney shall perform such other duties as the city council shall direct pursuant to the city attorney contract. Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the mayor from agreeing to retain and utilize the services of a special attorney to assist the city in cases of a specialized nature. (Ord. 1494, 2015; Ord. 1422, 2010; Ord. 934 § 1, 1975).
2.10.030 City clerk-treasurer – Appointment.
The city clerk/treasurer shall be responsible to fulfill the requirements of the office as detailed in RCW 35A.21.030, 35A.42.010 and 35A.42.040. The clerk/treasurer serves as chief financial officer and shall plan, organize, direct and control the city finance department. He/she administers the general accounting system, utility billing, purchasing, and investment of funds and data processing functions. The city clerk/treasurer shall also carry out all duties as prescribed by statute, including, but not limited to, the keeping of records of all council proceedings, city correspondence, and the preparation of reports under the supervision of the mayor, and shall assist the mayor and/or the city council in the conduct of his/her duties when requested by the mayor and/or the city council to do so. (Ord. 1418, 2010; Ord. 934 § 2, 1975).
2.10.035 Director of public works or city supervisor.
The director of public works or city supervisor plans, organizes and directs the functions of the department of public works. The functions of the public works department include water, sewer, storm water, streets, parks, sanitation, planning and community development as well as operating and maintaining city facilities. The director of public works or city supervisor coordinates with the building official in management of the code and shall assist the mayor and/or the city council in the conduct of his/her duties when requested by the mayor and/or the city council to do so. (Ord. 1421, 2010).
2.10.040 City officers – Duties.
The duties of the respective officers as hereinabove mentioned shall be set out by statute, but may be supplemented from time to time by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 934 § 3, 1975).
2.10.045 Police chief.
The police chief is the chief law enforcement officer of the city. He/she plans, organizes, directs and controls the efficient operation of the police department and may spend a portion of the day doing patrol work. (Ord. 1419, 2010).
2.10.050 Employment at pleasure of mayor.
The employment of the above officers may be terminated at any time at the pleasure of the mayor, confirmed by a majority of the members of the city council. (Ord. 934 § 4, 1975).
2.10.055 Municipal court judge.
The municipal court judge shall administer and preside over the municipal court, keep accurate records therefor and carry out all other duties as prescribed by Chapter 3.50 RCW as presently enacted or hereafter amended. The term of office of the municipal court judge shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.50 RCW as presently enacted or as hereafter amended. The municipal court judge may only be removed from office pursuant to RCW 3.50.095 as presently enacted or hereafter amended. The mayor and city council shall appoint the municipal court judge through a contract for professional services. (Ord. 1420, 2010).
2.10.060 City Hall hours of operation.
The City Hall of the city shall be open to conduct business of the city and be appropriately staffed for such purpose on a daily basis Monday through Friday during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excepting legal holidays as set forth in RCW 1.16.050 and SBMC 2.10.065. (Ord. 1423, 2010).
2.10.065 Legal holidays.
The city shall observe as legal holidays the following specified days:
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New Year’s Day |
January 1st |
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Martin Luther King’s Birthday |
Third Monday in January |
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Presidents’ Birthday |
Third Monday in February |
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Memorial Day |
Last Monday in May |
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Independence Day |
July 4th |
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Labor Day |
First Monday in September |
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Veterans Day |
November 11th |
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Thanksgiving Day |
Fourth Thursday in November |
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Friday after Thanksgiving |
Fourth Friday in November |
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Christmas Eve |
December 24th |
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Christmas Day |
December 25th |
Whenever any listed holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following such date shall be a legal holiday. Whenever any listed holiday falls on a Saturday, the Friday preceding shall be a legal holiday. (Ord. 1424, 2010).