Chapter 2.20
PRIMARIES AND ELECTIONS
Sections:
2.20.030 Compensation of board members.
2.20.050 Candidates’ names to appear on ballot.
2.20.010 Notice of elections.
Notice of election of city officers shall be given by the mayor or by the city clerk-treasurer by publishing such notice in the official newspaper of the city at least once, and not more than 10 nor less than three days prior to the election, which notice shall state the date on which such election will be held, the time of opening polls, the location of the polling place and what offices are to be filled at such election. (Ord. 289 § 1, 1980; Ord. 17 § 1, 1928).
2.20.020 Election precinct.
All of the area within the corporate limits of the city shall constitute a single election precinct for city elections, and there shall be but one polling place for such elections, which polling place shall be at Judge Sincock’s office, but may be changed by the council, by motion or resolution, at any time prior to publication of notice of the election next following such change. (Ord. 17 § 2, 1928).
2.20.030 Compensation of board members.
The compensation of members of the board of election shall be as follows: to the inspector, judges and clerks of an election, $0.50 per hour for the full time employed by each of them. (Ord. 17 § 3, 1928).
2.20.040 Caucuses abolished.
The system of city caucus and/or caucuses as a method of nominating candidates for elective municipal offices is abolished. (Ord. 156 § 1, 1967).
2.20.050 Candidates’ names to appear on ballot.
From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, names of candidates for elective municipal offices and positions shall appear upon the ballot as a result of said candidates filing declarations of candidacy for the respective offices and positions concerned in the form, place, and manner as provided by the applicable statutes contained in RCW Title 29, as they now exist or may hereafter be amended. (Ord. 156 § 3, 1967).