Chapter 1.12
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Sections:

1.12.010    Noncharter code city classification adopted.

1.12.020    Tenure of councilmen.

1.12.010 Noncharter code city classification adopted.

The city hereby adopts the classification of noncharter code city operating under the mayor-council plan of government as set forth in chapter 35A.12 RCW, endowed with all the applicable rights, powers, privileges, duties and obligations of noncharter code cities as set forth in chapter 35A.12 RCW as it exists as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, including, but not by way of limitation, those set forth in chapter 35A.11 RCW, and further including any and all supplements, amendments or other modifications of RCW Title 35A which may be enacted after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 1193 § 1, 1982)

1.12.020 Tenure of councilmen.

The present city councilmen as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall continue to hold office for the balance of the terms for which they were elected. Upon expiration of their terms, their successors shall be elected for four-year terms as provided in chapter 35A.29 RCW. (Ord. 1193 § 2, 1982)