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WA Rev Code § 35.22.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.110 - Authentication of charter.

RCW 35.22.110 Authentication of charter.The authentication of the charter shall be by certificate of the mayor in substance as follows:"I . . . . . ., mayor of the city of . . . . . . do hereby certify that in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Washington, the city of . . . . . . caused fifteen freeholders to be elected on the . . . . day of . . . . . . (year) . . . . to prepare a charter for the city; that due notice of that election was given in the manner provided by law and that the following persons were declared elected to prepare and propose a charter for the city, to wit: . . . . . . . . .That thereafter on the . . . . day of . . . . . . (year) . . . . the board of freeholders returned a proposed charter for the city of . . . . . . signed by the following members thereof: . . . . . . . . .That thereafter the proposed charter was published in (Indicate name of newspaper in which published) for at least once each week for four weeks next preceding the day of submitting the same to the electors for their approval. (Indicate dates of publication)That thereafter on the . . . . day of . . . . . . (year) . . . ., at an election duly called and held, the proposed charter was submitted to the qualified electors thereof, and the returns canvassed resulting as follows: For the proposed charter, . . . . votes; against the proposed charter, . . . . votes; majority for the proposed charter, . . . . votes; whereupon the charter was declared adopted by a majority of the qualified electors voting at the election.I further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of the proposed charter so voted upon and adopted as aforesaid.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the corporate seal of said city at my office this . . . . day of . . . . . . (year) . . . .Attest:. . . .. . . . Mayor of the city ofClerk of the city of . . . . . . (Corporate Seal)."Immediately after authentication, the authenticated charter shall be recorded by the city clerk in a book provided for that purpose known as the charter book of the city of . . . . . . and when so recorded shall be attested by the clerk and mayor under the corporate seal of the city. All amendments shall be in like manner recorded and attested.All courts shall take judicial notice of a charter and all amendments thereto when recorded and attested as required in this section.[ 2016 c 202 § 26; 1965 ex.s. c 47 § 10; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.110. Prior: 1890 p 217 § 4, part; RRS § 8954, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.120 - Petition for submission of charter amendment.

RCW 35.22.120 Petition for submission of charter amendment.On petition of a number (equal to fifteen percent of the total number of votes cast at the last preceding general state election) of qualified voters of any municipality having adopted a charter under the laws of this state, asking the adoption of a specified charter amendment, providing for any matter within the realm of local affairs, or municipal business, the said amendment shall be submitted to the voters at the next regular municipal election, occurring thirty days or more after said petition is filed, and if approved by a majority of the local electors of the municipality voting upon it, such amendment shall become a part of the charter organic law governing such municipality.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.120. Prior: 1949 c 233 § 1; 1903 c 186 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8963.]NOTES:Times for holding elections: RCW 29A.04.311 through 29A.04.330.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.130 - Requisites of petition—Effect of favorable vote.

RCW 35.22.130 Requisites of petition—Effect of favorable vote.A petition containing the demand for the submission of the proposed charter amendment or for an election to be held for the purpose of electing a board of freeholders for the purpose of preparing a new charter for the city as provided in RCW 35.22.140 shall be filed with the city clerk and each signer shall write his or her place of residence after his or her signature. This and RCW 35.22.120 do not deprive city councils of the right to submit proposed charter amendments but affords a concurrent and additional method of submission.[ 2009 c 549 § 2044; 1967 c 123 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.130. Prior: (i) 1903 c 186 § 2; RRS § 8964. (ii) 1903 c 186 § 3; RRS § 8965.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.140 - New or revised charter—Petition—Freeholders.

RCW 35.22.140 New or revised charter—Petition—Freeholders.On the petition of a number of registered voters of a city equal to twenty-five percent of the total votes cast at the last preceding city election, the city council of a charter city shall, or without such petition may, cause an election to be held for the purpose of electing a board of fifteen freeholders for the purpose of preparing a new charter for the city by altering, revising, adding to or repealing the existing charter including all amendments thereto. The members of the board of freeholders must be qualified electors and must have been residents in the city for a period of at least two years prior to their election. At such election the proposition of whether or not a board of freeholders shall be created at all shall be separately stated on the ballots and unless a majority of the votes cast upon that proposition favor it, no further steps shall be taken in the proceedings.[ 1965 ex.s. c 47 § 11; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.140. Prior: 1945 c 55 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 137 § 1, part; 1895 c 27 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8955, part.]NOTES:Amendment of charter: State Constitution Art. 11 § 10 (Amendment 40).
WA Rev Code § 35.22.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.150 - Submission of new charter.

RCW 35.22.150 Submission of new charter.Within ten days after the results of the election have been determined, if a majority of the votes cast favor the proceeding, the members of the board of freeholders elected thereat shall convene and prepare a new charter by altering, revising, adding to, or repealing the existing charter including all amendments thereto and within one year thereafter file it with the city clerk.[ 1974 ex.s. c 1 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.150. Prior: 1945 c 55 § 1, part; 1925 ex.s. c 137 § 1, part; 1895 c 27 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 8955, part.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 35.22.055.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.160 - Election on adoption of new charter.

RCW 35.22.160 Election on adoption of new charter.Upon the filing of the proposed new, altered, changed or revised charter with the city clerk, it shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the city at an election to be called therefor pursuant to the provisions of law applicable to the holding of elections in such city.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.160. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 137 § 2, part; 1895 c 27 § 2, part; RRS § 8956, part.]NOTES:Times for holding elections: RCW 29A.04.311 through 29A.04.330.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.170 - Publication of proposed charter.

RCW 35.22.170 Publication of proposed charter.The proposed new, altered or revised charter shall be published in the newspaper having the largest general circulation within the city at least once each week for four weeks next preceding the day of submitting the same to the electors for their approval.[ 1985 c 469 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 47 § 12; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.170. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 137 § 3; 1895 c 27 § 3; RRS § 8957.]NOTES:Publication of amendments to charter: State Constitution Art. 11 § 10 (Amendment 40).
WA Rev Code § 35.22.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.180 - Conduct of elections.

RCW 35.22.180 Conduct of elections.The election of the board of freeholders and that upon the proposition of adopting the proposed new, altered or revised charter, may be general or special elections and except as herein provided, said elections, the returns, the canvassing thereof and the declaration of the result shall be governed by the laws regulating and controlling elections in the city. In both cases the notice specifying the object of the election must be given at least ten days before the day of election.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.180. Prior: (i) 1895 c 27 § 4; RRS § 8958. (ii) 1895 c 27 § 5; RRS § 8959.]NOTES:Election on amendment to charter: State Constitution Art. 11 § 10 (Amendment 40).
WA Rev Code § 35.22.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.190 - Effect of favorable vote.

RCW 35.22.190 Effect of favorable vote.If a majority of the voters voting upon the adoption of the proposed new, altered or revised charter favor it, it shall become the charter of the city and the organic law thereof, superseding any existing charter. All bodies or offices abolished or dispensed with by the new, altered or revised charter, together with the emoluments thereof shall immediately cease to exist, and any new offices created shall be filled by appointment of the mayor until the next general election subject to such approval by the city council as may be required by the new, altered or revised charter.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.190. Prior: (i) 1925 ex.s. c 137 § 2, part; 1895 c 27 § 2, part; RRS § 8956, part. (ii) 1895 c 27 § 6; RRS § 8962.]NOTES:Times for holding elections: RCW 29A.04.311 through 29A.04.330.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.195 - Powers of cities adopting charters.

RCW 35.22.195 Powers of cities adopting charters.Any city adopting a charter under Article XI, section 10 of the Constitution of the state of Washington, as amended by amendment 40, shall have all of the powers which are conferred upon incorporated cities and towns by Title 35 RCW, or other laws of the state, and all such powers as are usually exercised by municipal corporations of like character and degree.[ 1965 ex.s. c 47 § 2. Formerly RCW 35.21.620.]NOTES:Legislative powers of charter city: RCW 35.22.200.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.200 - Legislative powers of charter city—Where vested—Direct legislation.

RCW 35.22.200 Legislative powers of charter city—Where vested—Direct legislation.The legislative powers of a charter city shall be vested in a mayor and a city council, to consist of such number of members and to have such powers as may be provided for in its charter. The charter may provide for direct legislation by the people through the initiative and referendum upon any matter within the scope of the powers, functions, or duties of the city. The mayor and council and such other elective officers as may be provided for in such charter shall be elected at such times and in such manner as provided in Title 29A RCW, and for such terms and shall perform such duties as may be prescribed in the charter, and shall receive compensation in accordance with the process or standards of a charter provision or ordinance which conforms with RCW 35.21.015.[ 2015 c 53 § 36; 2001 c 73 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 47 § 13; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.200. Prior: (i) 1890 p 223 § 6, part; RRS § 8977, part. (ii) 1927 c 52 § 1; 1911 c 17 § 2; RRS § 8949.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Severability—2001 c 73: See notes following RCW 35.21.015.Powers of cities adopting charters: RCW 35.22.195.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.205 - Compensation and hours of mayor and elected officials.

RCW 35.22.205 Compensation and hours of mayor and elected officials.The compensation and the time to be devoted to the performance of the duties of the mayor and elected officials of all cities of the first class shall be as fixed by ordinance of said city irrespective of any city charter provisions.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.205. Prior: 1957 c 113 § 1; 1955 c 354 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.210 - Separate designation of councilmembers in certain first-class cities.

RCW 35.22.210 Separate designation of councilmembers in certain first-class cities.Any city of the first class having a population less than one hundred thousand by the last federal census and having a charter providing that each of its councilmembers shall be the commissioner of an administrative department of such city, may by ordinance provide for the separate designation of such councilmembers as officers, in accordance with such administrative departments, and for their filing for and election to office under such separate designations.[ 2009 c 549 § 2045; 1965 c 7 § 35.22.210. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 61 § 1; RRS § 8948-1.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.220 - Repeal of separate designation.

RCW 35.22.220 Repeal of separate designation.Whenever any such city shall have passed such an ordinance providing for such separate designations and for filing for and election to office in accordance therewith, such city shall have no power to repeal the same except by ordinance passed by the council of such city and submitted to the voters thereof at a general or special election and ratified by a majority of the voters voting thereon.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.220. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 61 § 2; RRS § 8948-2.]NOTES:Times for holding elections: RCW 29A.04.311 through 29A.04.330.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.235 - First-class mayor-council cities—Twelve councilmembers.

RCW 35.22.235 First-class mayor-council cities—Twelve councilmembers.All regular elections in first-class cities having a mayor-council form of government whose charters provide for twelve councilmembers elected for a term of two years, two being elected from each of six wards, and for the election of a mayor, treasurer, and comptroller for terms of two years, shall be held biennially as provided in RCW 29A.04.330. The term of each councilmember, mayor, treasurer, and comptroller shall be four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified and assumes office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280. The terms of the councilmembers shall be so staggered that six councilmembers shall be elected to office at each regular election.[ 2015 c 53 § 37; 2003 c 111 § 2301. Prior: 1981 c 213 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 11; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.023; prior: 1963 c 200 § 2; 1957 c 168 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.13.023.]NOTES:Purpose—1979 ex.s. c 126: See RCW 29A.60.280(1).
WA Rev Code § 35.22.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.245 - First-class mayor-council cities—Seven councilmembers.

RCW 35.22.245 First-class mayor-council cities—Seven councilmembers.All regular elections in first-class cities having a mayor-council form of government whose charters provide for seven councilmembers, one to be elected from each of six wards and one at large, for a term of two years, and for the election of a mayor, comptroller, treasurer and attorney for two year terms, shall be held biennially as provided in RCW 29A.04.330. The terms of the six councilmembers to be elected by wards shall be four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and the term of the councilmember to be elected at large shall be two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The terms of the councilmembers shall be so staggered that three ward councilmembers and the councilmember at large shall be elected at each regular election. The term of the mayor, attorney, treasurer, and comptroller shall be four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and assume office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280.[ 2015 c 53 § 38; 2003 c 111 § 2302. Prior: 1981 c 213 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 12; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.024; prior: 1963 c 200 § 3; 1957 c 168 § 2. Formerly RCW 29.13.024.]NOTES:Purpose—1979 ex.s. c 126: See RCW 29A.60.280(1).
WA Rev Code § 35.22.282 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.282 - City and town license fees and taxes on financial institutions.

RCW 35.22.282 City and town license fees and taxes on financial institutions.See chapter 82.14A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.283 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.283 - City license fees or taxes on certain business activities to be at a single uniform rate.

RCW 35.22.283 City license fees or taxes on certain business activities to be at a single uniform rate.See RCW 35.21.710.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.284 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.284 - Association of sheriffs and police chiefs.

RCW 35.22.284 Association of sheriffs and police chiefs.See chapter 36.28A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.285 - Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility.

RCW 35.22.285 Nonpolluting power generation by individual—Exemption from regulation—Authorization to contract with utility.See chapter 80.58 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.287 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.287 - Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.

RCW 35.22.287 Hydroelectric resources—Separate legal authority—Creation by irrigation districts and cities, towns, or public utility districts.See RCW 87.03.825 through 87.03.840.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.288 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.288 - Publication of ordinances or summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas.

RCW 35.22.288 Publication of ordinances or summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas.Promptly after adoption, the text of each ordinance or a summary of the content of each ordinance shall be published at least once in the official newspaper of the city. For purposes of this section, a summary shall mean a brief description which succinctly describes the main points of the ordinance. Publication of the title of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness shall constitute publication of a summary of that ordinance. When the city publishes a summary, the publication shall include a statement that the full text of the ordinance will be mailed upon request.An inadvertent mistake or omission in publishing the text or a summary of the content of an ordinance shall not render the ordinance invalid.In addition to the requirement that a city publish the text or a summary of the content of each adopted ordinance, every city shall establish a procedure for notifying the public of upcoming hearings and the preliminary agenda for the forthcoming council meeting. Such procedure may include, but not be limited to, written notification to the city's official newspaper, publication of a notice in the official newspaper, posting of upcoming council meeting agendas, or such other processes as the city determines will satisfy the intent of this requirement.[ 1994 c 273 § 7; 1988 c 168 § 1; 1985 c 469 § 100.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.290 - Additional powers—Auditoriums, art museums.

RCW 35.22.290 Additional powers—Auditoriums, art museums.Every city of the first class may lease, purchase, or construct, and maintain public auditoriums and art museums and may use and let them for such public and private purposes for such compensation and rental and upon such conditions as shall be prescribed by ordinance; it may issue negotiable bonds for the purchase and construction thereof on such conditions and in such manner as shall be prescribed by its charter and by general law for the borrowing of money for corporate purposes.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.290. Prior: 1925 ex.s. c 81 § 1; 1923 c 179 § 1; RRS § 8981-2.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.300 - Leasing of land for auditoriums, etc.

RCW 35.22.300 Leasing of land for auditoriums, etc.If a city of the first class has acquired title to land for public auditoriums or art museums, it may let it or any part thereof, together with the structures and improvements constructed or to be constructed thereon for such term as may be deemed proper and may raise the needed funds for financing the project, in whole or in part, by transferring or pledging the use and income thereof in such manner as the corporate authorities deem proper.Any lessee under any such lease may mortgage the leasehold interest and may issue bonds to be secured by the mortgage and may pledge the rent and income of the property to accrue during the term of the lease or any part thereof for the due financing of the project: PROVIDED, That the corporate authorities may specify in any such lease such provisions and restrictions relating thereto as they shall deem proper.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.300. Prior: 1925 c 12 § 1; RRS § 8981-3.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.302 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.302 - Conveyance or lease of space above real property or structures or improvements.

RCW 35.22.302 Conveyance or lease of space above real property or structures or improvements.The legislative authority of every city of the first and second class owning real property, not limited by dedication or trust to a particular public use, may convey or lease for public or private use any estate, right or interest in the areas above the surface of the ground of such real property or structures or improvements thereon: PROVIDED, That the estate, right or interest so created and conveyed and the use authorized in connection therewith will not in the judgment of said legislative authority be needed for or be inconsistent with the public purposes for which such property was acquired, is being used, or to which it is to be devoted: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the legislative authority may impose conditions and restrictions on the use to be made of the estate, right or interest conveyed or leased, in the same manner and to the same extent as may be done by any vendor or lessor of real estate.No conveyance or lease authorized by this section shall permit, authorize or suffer the lessee or grantee to encumber that portion of the real estate devoted to or needed for public purposes.[ 1967 ex.s. c 99 § 1.]