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Chapter 53.12 RCW: COMMISSIONERS—ELECTIONS
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Chapter 53.12 RCW
COMMISSIONERS—ELECTIONS
53.12.005 Definition—"Gross operating revenue."
53.12.010 Port commission—Number of commissioners, districts.
53.12.021 Elimination of commissioner districts.
53.12.061 Elections to conform with general election law.
53.12.115 Increasing number of commissioners—Resolution, petition—Ballot proposition.
53.12.120 Increasing number of commissioners—Population requirements—Ballot proposition—Election of added commissioners.
53.12.130 Increasing number of commissioners—Election of additional commissioners—Commencement and terms of office.
53.12.135 Voluntary change to electoral system.
53.12.140 Vacancies.
53.12.172 Port commissioner terms of office.
53.12.175 Reducing port commissioner terms—Ballot proposition.
53.12.221 Terms—Districts covering entire county with populations of one hundred thousand or more.
53.12.245 Organization of commission—Powers and duties—Record of proceedings.
53.12.246 Quorum.
53.12.260 Compensation.
53.12.265 Waiver of compensation.
53.12.270 Delegation of powers to managing official of port district—Waiver of competitive bidding requirements.
RCW 53.12.005
Definition—"Gross operating revenue."
[ 1992 c 147 § 5.]
RCW 53.12.021
Elimination of commissioner districts.
Any less than countywide port district that uses commissioner districts may cease using commissioner districts as provided in this section.
A ballot proposition authorizing the elimination of commissioner districts shall be submitted to the voters of a less than countywide port district that is divided into commissioner districts if (1) a petition is submitted to the port commission proposing that the port district cease using commissioner districts, that is signed by registered voters of the port district equal in number to at least ten percent of the number of voters who voted at the last district general election; or (2) the port commissioners adopt a resolution proposing that the port district cease using commissioner districts. The port commission shall transfer the petition or resolution immediately to the county auditor who shall, when a petition is submitted, review the signatures and certify its sufficiency. A ballot proposition authorizing the elimination of commissioner districts shall be submitted at the next district general election occurring sixty or more days after a petition with sufficient signatures was submitted. If the ballot proposition authorizing the port district to cease using commissioner districts is approved by a simple majority vote, the port district shall cease using commissioner districts at all subsequent elections.
[ 1994 c 223 § 82.]
RCW 53.12.061
Elections to conform with general election law.
[ 1992 c 146 § 5.]
RCW 53.12.115
Increasing number of commissioners—Resolution, petition—Ballot proposition.
[ 1994 c 223 § 86; 1992 c 146 § 7.]
RCW 53.12.120
Increasing number of commissioners—Population requirements—Ballot proposition—Election of added commissioners.
When the population of a port district that has three commissioners reaches five hundred thousand, in accordance with the latest United States regular or special census or with the official state population estimate, there shall be submitted to the voters of the district, at the next district general election or at a special port election called for that purpose, the proposition of increasing the number of commissioners to five.
At the next district general election following the election in which an increase in the number of port commissioners was authorized, candidates for the two additional port commissioner positions shall be elected as provided in RCW 53.12.130.
[ 1994 c 223 § 87; 1992 c 146 § 8; 1982 c 219 § 1; 1965 c 51 § 7; 1959 c 175 § 3; 1959 c 17 § 10. Prior: 1953 c 198 § 1; 1913 c 62 § 2, part; 1911 c 92 § 3, part; RRS § 9690, part.]
RCW 53.12.135
The port commission may authorize a change to its electoral system pursuant to RCW 29A.92.040.
[ 2018 c 113 § 209.]
RCW 53.12.140
A vacancy in the office of port commissioner shall occur as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW or by nonattendance at meetings of the port commission for a period of sixty days unless excused by the port commission. A vacancy on a port commission shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW.
[ 1994 c 223 § 54; 1959 c 17 § 9. Prior: 1913 c 62 § 2, part; 1911 c 92 § 3, part; RRS § 9690, part.]
RCW 53.12.175
Reducing port commissioner terms—Ballot proposition.
A ballot proposition to reduce the terms of office of port commissioners from six years to four years shall be submitted to the voters of any port district that otherwise would have commissioners with six-year terms of office upon either resolution of the port commissioners or petition of voters of the port district proposing the reduction in terms of office, which petition has been signed by voters of the port district equal in number to at least ten percent of the number of voters in the port district voting at the last general election. The petition shall be submitted to the county auditor. If the petition was signed by sufficient valid signatures, the ballot proposition shall be submitted at the next general election that occurs sixty or more days after the adoption of the resolution or submission of the petition.
[ 2013 c 160 § 1; 1994 c 223 § 89; 1992 c 146 § 3.]
RCW 53.12.221
Terms—Districts covering entire county with populations of one hundred thousand or more.
Port commissioners of countywide port districts with populations of one hundred thousand or more who are holding office as of June 11, 1992, shall retain their positions for the remainder of their terms until their successors are elected and qualified, and assume office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280. Their successors shall be elected to four-year terms of office except as otherwise provided in RCW 53.12.130.
[ 2015 c 53 § 81; 1992 c 146 § 4.]
[ 1955 c 348 § 6.]
Public records: Title 40 RCW, chapter 42.56 RCW.
RCW 53.12.246
A majority of the persons holding the office of port commissioner at any time shall constitute a quorum of the port commission for the transaction of business, and the concurrence of a majority of the persons holding such office at the time shall be necessary and shall be sufficient for the passage of any resolution, but no business shall be transacted unless there are in office at least a majority of the full number of commissioners fixed by law.
[ 1959 c 17 § 12. Prior: 1913 c 62 § 2, part; 1911 c 92 § 3, part; RRS § 9690.]
RCW 53.12.265
Waiver of compensation.
A commissioner of any port district may waive all or any portion of his or her compensation payable under RCW 53.12.260 as to any month or months during his or her term of office, by a written waiver filed with the secretary of the commission. The waiver, to be effective, must be filed any time after the commissioner's election and prior to the date on which said compensation would otherwise be paid. The waiver shall specify the month or period of months for which it is made.
[ 2010 c 8 § 16004; 1975 1st ex.s. c 187 § 2.]
RCW 53.12.270
Delegation of powers to managing official of port district—Waiver of competitive bidding requirements.
(1) The commission may delegate to the managing official of a port district such administerial powers and duties of the commission as it may deem proper for the efficient and proper management of port district operations. Any such delegation shall be authorized by appropriate resolution of the commission, which resolution must also establish guidelines and procedures for the managing official to follow.
(2) The commission shall establish, by resolution, policies to comply with RCW 39.04.280 that set forth the conditions by which competitive bidding requirements for public works contracts may be waived.
[ 2008 c 130 § 18; 1975 1st ex.s. c 12 § 1.]