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WA Rev Code § 53.12.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.021 - Elimination of commissioner districts.

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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.061 - Elections to conform with general election law.

RCW 53.12.061 Elections to conform with general election law.All elections relating to a port district shall conform with general election law, except as expressly provided in Title 53 RCW.[ 1992 c 146 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.115 - Increasing number of commissioners—Resolution, petition—Ballot proposition.

RCW 53.12.115 Increasing number of commissioners—Resolution, petition—Ballot proposition.A ballot proposition shall be submitted to the voters of any port district authorizing an increase in the number of port commissioners to five whenever the port commission adopts a resolution proposing the increase in number of port commissioners or a petition proposing such an increase has been submitted to the county auditor of the county in which the port district is located that has been signed by voters of the port district at least equal in number to ten percent of the number of voters in the port district who voted at the last general election. The ballot proposition shall be submitted at the next general or special election occurring sixty or more days after the petition was submitted or resolution was adopted.At the next general or special 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, and the voters may be asked to approve the nomination of commissioners from district-wide commissioner districts as permitted in RCW 53.12.010(2).[ 1994 c 223 § 86; 1992 c 146 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.120 - Increasing number of commissioners—Population requirements—Ballot proposition—Election of added commissioners.

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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.135 - Voluntary change to electoral system.

RCW 53.12.135 Voluntary change to electoral system.The port commission may authorize a change to its electoral system pursuant to RCW 29A.92.040.[ 2018 c 113 § 209.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 113: See RCW 29A.92.005 and 29A.92.900.
WA Rev Code § 53.12.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.140 - Vacancies.

RCW 53.12.140 Vacancies.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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.175 - Reducing port commissioner terms—Ballot proposition.

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.If the ballot proposition reducing the terms of office of port commissioners is approved by a simple majority vote of the voters voting on the proposition, the commissioner or commissioners who are elected at that election shall be elected to four-year terms of office. The terms of office of the other commissioners shall not be reduced, but each successor shall be elected to a four-year term of office.[ 2013 c 160 § 1; 1994 c 223 § 89; 1992 c 146 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.221 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.221 - Terms—Districts covering entire county with populations of one hundred thousand or more.

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.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 53.12.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.245 - Organization of commission—Powers and duties—Record of proceedings.

RCW 53.12.245 Organization of commission—Powers and duties—Record of proceedings.The port commission shall organize by the election of its own members of a president and secretary, shall by resolution adopt rules governing the transaction of its business and shall adopt an official seal. All proceedings of the port commission shall be by motion or resolution recorded in a book or books kept for such purpose, which shall be public records.[ 1955 c 348 § 6.]NOTES:Severability—1955 c 348: See note following RCW 53.08.120.Public records: Title 40 RCW, chapter 42.56 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 53.12.246 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.246 - Quorum.

RCW 53.12.246 Quorum.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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.265 - Waiver of compensation.

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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.12.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.12 - Commissioners—Elections.|53.12.270 - Delegation of powers to managing official of port district—Waiver of competitive bidding requirements.

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.]
WA Rev Code § 53.16.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.16 - Revision of Commissioner Districts.|53.16.015 - Redrawing commissioner district boundaries—Conditions.

RCW 53.16.015 Redrawing commissioner district boundaries—Conditions.The port commission of a port district that uses commissioner districts may redraw the commissioner district boundaries as provided in chapter 29A.76 RCW or RCW 29A.92.040 or 29A.92.110 at any time and submit the redrawn boundaries to the county auditor if the port district is not coterminous with a county that has the same number of county legislative authority districts as the port has port commissioners. The new commissioner districts shall be used at the next election at which a port commissioner is regularly elected that occurs at least one hundred eighty days after the redrawn boundaries have been submitted. Each commissioner district shall encompass as nearly as possible the same population.[ 2019 c 454 § 9; 2015 c 53 § 82; 1994 c 223 § 90; 1992 c 146 § 10.]NOTES:Retroactive application—Effective date—2019 c 454: See notes following RCW 29A.92.050.
WA Rev Code § 53.16.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.16 - Revision of Commissioner Districts.|53.16.020 - Notice of hearing on revision.

RCW 53.16.020 Notice of hearing on revision.The revision of boundary lines provided for in this chapter shall be made only at a meeting of the board of port commissioners with attendance of all of the members of the commission, which meeting shall be public, following notice of said meeting, and the purpose thereof published in a newspaper of general circulation within the port district, or, if there be no such newspaper published within the district, in a newspaper published at the county seat of the county in which such port district is located. Such notice shall be published not less than twice, the date of the first publication to be not less than fifteen nor more than twenty days prior to the date fixed for said hearing, and shall state the time, place and purpose of the hearing.[ 1933 c 145 § 3; RRS § 9708-3.]
WA Rev Code § 53.16.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.16 - Revision of Commissioner Districts.|53.16.030 - Change of district boundaries—Effect on term of office.

RCW 53.16.030 Change of district boundaries—Effect on term of office.Any change of boundary lines provided for in this chapter shall not affect the term for which a commissioner shall hold office at the time the change is made. If the port district commission is redrawing the commissioner district boundaries pursuant to RCW 29A.92.040 or 29A.92.110, each commissioner position is subject to election at the next general election.[ 2019 c 454 § 10; 1992 c 146 § 11; 1933 c 145 § 4; RRS § 9704-8.]NOTES:Retroactive application—Effective date—2019 c 454: See notes following RCW 29A.92.050.
WA Rev Code § 53.18.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.010 - Definitions.

RCW 53.18.010 Definitions."Port district" shall mean a municipal corporation of the state of Washington created pursuant to Title 53 RCW. Said port districts may also be hereinafter referred to as the "employer.""Employee" shall include all port employees except managerial and administrative personnel, and their confidential assistants."Employee organization" means any lawful association, labor organization, union, federation, council, or brotherhood, having as its primary purpose the representation of employees on matters of employment relations."Employment relations" includes, but is not limited to, matters concerning wages, salaries, hours, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and grievance procedures.[ 2018 c 251 § 1; 1967 c 101 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 53.18.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.015 - Application of public employees' collective bargaining act.

RCW 53.18.015 Application of public employees' collective bargaining act.Port districts and their employees shall be covered by the provisions of chapter 41.56 RCW except as provided otherwise in this chapter.[ 1983 c 287 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1983 c 287: See note following RCW 41.56.450.
WA Rev Code § 53.18.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.020 - Agreements authorized.

RCW 53.18.020 Agreements authorized.Port districts may enter into labor agreements or contracts with employee organizations on matters of employment relations: PROVIDED, That nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any employee, or employee organization to cause or engage in a strike or stoppage of work or slowdown or similar activity against any port district.[ 1967 c 101 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 53.18.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.030 - Criteria for choice of employee organization—Procedures for resolution of controversy.

RCW 53.18.030 Criteria for choice of employee organization—Procedures for resolution of controversy.In determining which employee organization will represent them, employees shall have maximum freedom in exercising their right of self-organization.Controversies as to the choice of employee organization within a port shall be submitted to the public employment relations commission. Employee organizations may agree with the port district to independently resolve jurisdictional disputes: PROVIDED, That when no other procedure is available the procedures of RCW 49.08.010 shall be followed in resolving such disputes. In such case the chair of the public employment relations commission shall, at the request of any employee organization, arbitrate any dispute between employee organizations and enter a binding award in such dispute.[ 2010 c 8 § 16005; 1975 1st ex.s. c 296 § 38; 1967 c 101 § 3.]NOTES:Powers and duties of public employment relations commission: Chapter 41.58 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 53.18.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.040 - Incidental powers of district.

RCW 53.18.040 Incidental powers of district.Port districts exercising the authority granted by RCW 53.18.020 may take any of the following actions as incidental thereto: Make necessary expenditures; act jointly with other ports or employers; engage technical assistance; make appearances before and utilize the services of state or federal agencies, boards, courts, or commissions; make retroactive payments of wages where provided by agreements; and exercise all other necessary powers to carry this chapter into effect, including the promulgation of rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.[ 1967 c 101 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 53.18.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.050 - Agreements—Authorized provisions.

RCW 53.18.050 Agreements—Authorized provisions.A labor agreement signed by a port district may contain:(1) Provisions that the employee organization chosen by a majority of the employees in a grouping or unit will be recognized as the representative of all employees in the classification included in such grouping or unit;(2) Maintenance of membership provisions including dues cross-check arrangements as provided in RCW 41.56.095; and(3) Provisions providing for binding arbitration, the expenses being equally borne by the parties, in matters of contract interpretation and the settlement of jurisdictional disputes.[ 2019 c 230 § 24; 1967 c 101 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 53.18.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.18 - Employment Relations—Collective Bargaining and Arbitration.|53.18.060 - Restraints on agreement.

RCW 53.18.060 Restraints on agreement.No labor agreement or contract entered into by a port district shall:(1) Restrict the right of the port district in its discretion to hire;(2) Limit the right of the port to secure its regular or steady employees from the local community;(3) Include within the same agreements: (a) Port security personnel and (b) port supervisory personnel; and(4) Include within the same bargaining unit: (a) Port professional personnel and (b) port supervisory personnel.[ 2018 c 251 § 2; 1967 c 101 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 53.19.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.19 - Personal Service Contracts.|53.19.005 - Intent.

RCW 53.19.005 Intent.The legislature hereby establishes a policy of open competition for all personal service contracts entered into by port districts unless specifically exempted under this chapter. It is further the intent to provide differentiation between the competitive procurement procedures for personal and professional services contracts.[ 2008 c 130 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 53.19.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.19 - Personal Service Contracts.|53.19.010 - Definitions.

RCW 53.19.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the elected oversight body of an individual port.(2) "Competitive solicitation" means a documented formal process providing an equal and open opportunity to qualified parties and culminating in a selection based on criteria, in which criteria other than price may be the primary basis for consideration. The criteria may include such factors as the consultant's fees or costs, ability, capacity, experience, reputation, responsiveness to time limitations, responsiveness to solicitation requirements, quality of previous performance, and compliance with statutes and rules relating to contracts or services.(3) "Consultant" means an independent individual or firm contracting with a port to perform a service or render an opinion or recommendation according to the consultant's methods and without being subject to the control of the port except as to the result of the work. The port monitors progress under the contract and authorizes payment.(4) "Emergency" means a set of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the port that either:(a) Present a real, immediate threat to the proper performance of essential functions; or(b) May result in material loss or damage to property, bodily injury, or loss of life if immediate action is not taken.(5) "Evidence of competition" means documentation demonstrating that the port has solicited responses from multiple firms in selecting a consultant.(6) "Personal service" means professional or technical expertise provided by a consultant to accomplish a specific study, project, task, or other work statement which may not reasonably be required in connection with a public works project meeting the definition in RCW 39.04.010(4). "Personal service" does not include purchased services as defined under subsection (8) of this section or professional services procured using the competitive selection requirements in chapter 39.80 RCW.(7) "Personal service contract" means an agreement, or any amendment thereto, with a consultant for the rendering of personal services to the port.(8) "Purchased services" means services provided by a vendor to accomplish routine, continuing, and necessary functions. "Purchased services" includes, but is not limited to, services for equipment maintenance and repair; operation of a physical plant; security; computer hardware and software maintenance; data entry; key punch services; and computer time-sharing, contract programming, and analysis.(9) "Sole source" means a consultant providing professional or technical expertise of such a unique nature that the consultant is clearly and justifiably the only practicable source to provide the service. The justification shall be based on the uniqueness of the service, sole availability at the location required, or warranty or defect correction service obligations of the consultant.[ 2008 c 130 § 6.]