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WA Rev Code § 36.21.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.015 - Qualifications for persons assessing real property—Examination—Examination waiver—Continuing education requirement.

RCW 36.21.015 Qualifications for persons assessing real property—Examination—Examination waiver—Continuing education requirement.(1) Any person having the responsibility of valuing real property for purposes of taxation including persons acting as assistants or deputies to a county assessor under RCW 36.21.011 shall have first:(a) Had at least one year of experience in transactions involving real property, in appraisal of real property, or in assessment of real property, or at least one year of experience in a combination of the three;(b) Become knowledgeable in repair and remodeling of buildings and improvement of land, and in the significance of locality and area to the value of real property;(c) Become knowledgeable in the standards for appraising property set forth by the department of revenue; and(d) Met other minimum requirements specified by department of revenue rule.(2) The department of revenue shall prepare and administer an examination on subjects related to the valuation of real property. No person shall assess real property for purposes of taxation without having passed said examination or having received an examination waiver from the department of revenue upon showing education or experience determined by the department to be equivalent to passing the examination. A person passing said examination or receiving an examination waiver shall be accredited accordingly by the department of revenue.(3) The department of revenue may by rule establish continuing education requirements for persons assessing real property for purposes of taxation. The department shall provide accreditation of completion of requirements imposed under this section. No person shall assess real property for purposes of taxation without complying with requirements imposed under this subsection.(4) To the extent practical, the department of revenue shall coordinate accreditation requirements under this section with the requirements for certified real estate appraisers under chapter 18.140 RCW.(5) The examination requirements of subsection (2) of this section shall not apply to any person who shall have either:(a) Been certified as a real property appraiser by the department of personnel prior to July 1, 1992; or(b) Attended and satisfactorily completed the assessor's school operated jointly by the department of revenue and the Washington state assessors association prior to August 9, 1971.[ 1991 c 218 § 3; 1977 c 75 § 30; 1971 ex.s. c 288 § 17; 1971 ex.s. c 27 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 218: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately, except section 3 of this act, which shall take effect July 1, 1992." [ 1991 c 218 § 5.]Savings—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 288: See notes following RCW 84.40.030.
WA Rev Code § 36.21.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.070 - New construction building permits—Appraisal of building.

RCW 36.21.070 New construction building permits—Appraisal of building.Upon receipt of a copy of a building permit, the county assessor shall, within twelve months of the date of issue of such permit, proceed to make a physical appraisal of the building or buildings covered by the permit.[ 1989 c 246 § 3; 1987 c 134 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.21.070. Prior: 1955 c 129 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 36.21.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.080 - New construction building permits—When property placed on assessment rolls.

RCW 36.21.080 New construction building permits—When property placed on assessment rolls.The county assessor is authorized to place any property that is increased in value due to construction or alteration for which a building permit was issued, or should have been issued, under chapter 19.27, 19.27A, or 19.28 RCW or other laws providing for building permits on the assessment rolls for the purposes of tax levy up to August 31st of each year. The assessed valuation of the property shall be considered as of July 31st of that year.[ 1989 c 246 § 4; 1987 c 319 § 5; 1985 c 220 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 46 § 4; 1981 c 274 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 120 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 196 § 7; 1963 c 4 § 36.21.080. Prior: 1955 c 129 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1974 ex.s. c 196: See note following RCW 84.56.020.Destroyed property, reduction in value, abatement or refund of taxes: Chapter 84.70 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 36.21.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.090 - Initial placement of mobile home on assessment roll.

RCW 36.21.090 Initial placement of mobile home on assessment roll.When any mobile home first becomes subject to assessment for property taxes in this state, the county assessor is authorized to place the mobile home on the assessment rolls for purposes of tax levy up to August 31st of each year. The assessed valuation of the mobile home shall be considered as of the July 31st immediately preceding the date that the mobile home is placed on the assessment roll.[ 1987 c 134 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 22 § 7.]NOTES:Severability—1977 ex.s. c 22: See note following RCW 46.04.302.
WA Rev Code § 36.21.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.100 - Annual report to department of revenue on property tax levies and related matters.

RCW 36.21.100 Annual report to department of revenue on property tax levies and related matters.Every county assessor shall report to the department of revenue on the property tax levies and related matters within the county annually at a date and in a form prescribed by the department of revenue. The report shall include, but need not be limited to, the results of sales-assessment ratio studies performed by the assessor. The ratio studies shall be based on use classes of real property and shall be performed under a plan approved by the department of revenue.[ 1991 c 218 § 4; 1987 c 138 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 218: See note following RCW 36.21.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.21.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.21 - County Assessor.|36.21.110 - Property tax exemption and deferral programs—Notice.

RCW 36.21.110 Property tax exemption and deferral programs—Notice.(1) The county assessor must post a notice describing the:(a) Property tax exemption program pursuant to RCW 84.36.379 through 84.36.389; and(b) Property tax deferral program pursuant to chapter 84.38 RCW.(2) The notice required under subsection (1) of this section must be posted in a location visible to the public.[ 2019 c 332 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 332: See note following RCW 84.56.029.
WA Rev Code § 36.22.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.010 - Duties of auditor.

RCW 36.22.010 Duties of auditor.The county auditor:(1) Shall be recorder of deeds and other instruments in writing which by law are to be filed and recorded in and for the county for which he or she is elected;(2) Shall keep an account current with the county treasurer, charge all money received as shown by receipts issued and credit all disbursements paid out according to the record of settlement of the treasurer with the legislative authority;(3) Shall make out and transmit to the state auditor a statement of the state fund account with the county in accordance with standards developed by the state auditor. The statement must be available to the public;(4) Shall make available a complete exhibit of the prior-year finances of the county including, but not limited to, a statement of financial condition and financial operation in accordance with standards developed by the state auditor. This exhibit shall be made available after the financial records are closed for the prior year;(5) Shall make out a register of all warrants legally authorized and directed to be issued by the legislative body at any regular or special meeting. The auditor shall make the data available to the county treasurer. The auditor shall retain the original of the register of warrants for future reference;(6) As clerk of the board of county commissioners, shall:Record all of the proceedings of the legislative authority;Make full entries of all of their resolutions and decisions on all questions concerning the raising of money for and the allowance of accounts against the county;Record the vote of each member on any question upon which there is a division or at the request of any member present;Sign all orders made and warrants issued by order of the legislative authority for the payment of money;Record the reports of the county treasurer of the receipts and disbursements of the county;Preserve and file all accounts acted upon by the legislative authority;Preserve and file all petitions and applications for franchises and record the action of the legislative authority thereon;Record all orders levying taxes;Perform all other duties required by any rule or order of the legislative authority.[ 2009 c 337 § 3; 1995 c 194 § 1; 1984 c 128 § 2; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.010. Prior: 1955 c 157 § 9; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 2707; 1869 p 310 §§ 1, 2, 3; 1863 p 549 §§ 1, 2, 3; 1854 p 424 §§ 1, 2, 3; RRS § 4083. (ii) Code 1881 § 2709; RRS § 4085. (iii) Code 1881 § 2711; RRS § 4088. (iv) 1893 c 119 § 2; Code 1881 § 2712; 1869 p 311 § 6; 1863 p 550 § 6; 1854 p 425 § 6; RRS § 4089. (v) 1893 c 119 § 3; Code 1881 § 2571; RRS § 4090. (vi) 1893 c 119 § 4; Code 1881 § 2713; 1869 p 311 § 7; 1867 p 130 § 1; RRS § 4091. (vii) 1893 c 119 § 5; Code 1881 § 2714; 1869 p 311 § 8; 1867 p 131 § 2; RRS § 4092. (viii) 1893 c 119 § 7; Code 1881 § 2718; 1869 p 312 § 13; RRS § 4095. (ix) Code 1881 § 2719; RRS § 4098. (x) 1893 c 119 § 8; Code 1881 § 2720; RRS § 4099.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.020 - Publisher of legislative authority proceedings—Custodian of commissioners' seal.

RCW 36.22.020 Publisher of legislative authority proceedings—Custodian of commissioners' seal.It shall be the duty of the county auditor of each county, within fifteen days after the adjournment of each regular session, to publish a summary of the proceedings of the legislative authority at such term, in any newspaper published in the county or having a general circulation therein, or the auditor may post copies of such proceedings in three of the most public places in the county. The seal of the county commissioners for each county, used by the county auditor as clerk to attest the proceedings of the legislative authority, shall be and remain in the custody of the county auditor, and the auditor is hereby authorized to use such seal in attestation of all official acts, whether as clerk of the legislative authority, as auditor or recorder of deeds; and all certificates, exemplifications of records, or other acts performed as county auditor, certified under the seal of the county commissioners, pursuant to this section, in this state, shall be as valid and legally binding as though attested by a seal of office of the county auditor.[ 1995 c 194 § 2; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.020. Prior: Code 1881 § 2724; 1869 p 313 § 17; RRS §§ 4102, 4103. Formerly RCW 36.16.080, 36.22.020, and 36.22.130.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.030 - May administer oaths.

RCW 36.22.030 May administer oaths.Auditors and their deputies may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties and in all other cases where oaths are required by law to be administered and take acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments in writing: PROVIDED, That any deputy county auditor, in administering such oath or taking such acknowledgment, shall certify to the same in his or her own name as deputy, and not in the name of his or her principal, and shall attach thereto the seal of the office: PROVIDED, That all oaths administered or acknowledgments taken by any deputy of any county auditor certifying to the same in the name of his or her principal by himself or herself as such deputy, prior to the taking effect of chapter 119, Laws of 1893 be and the same are hereby legalized and made valid and binding.[ 2009 c 549 § 4023; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.030. Prior: 1893 c 119 § 6; Code 1881 § 2717; 1869 p 312 § 11; 1863 p 550 § 8; 1854 p 425 § 8; RRS § 4094.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.040 - Duty to audit claims against county.

RCW 36.22.040 Duty to audit claims against county.The county auditor shall audit all claims, demands, and accounts against the county which by law are chargeable to the county, except such cost or fee bills as are by law to be examined or approved by some other judicial tribunal or officer. Such claims as it is his or her duty to audit shall be presented to the board of county commissioners for their examination and allowance.[ 2009 c 549 § 4024; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.040. Prior: 1893 c 119 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 2710, part; 1869 p 310 § 5, part; 1863 p 549 § 5, part; 1854 p 425 § 5, part; RRS § 4086, part.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.050 - Issuance of warrants—Multiple warrants.

RCW 36.22.050 Issuance of warrants—Multiple warrants.For claims allowed by the county commissioners, and also for cost bills and other lawful claims duly approved by the competent tribunal designated by law for their allowance, he or she shall draw a warrant on the county treasurer, made payable to the claimant or his or her order, bearing date from the time of and regularly numbered in the order of their issue. If there is not sufficient cash in the county treasury to cover such claims or cost bills, or if a claimant requests, the auditor may issue a number of smaller warrants, the total principal amounts of which shall equal the amount of said claim or cost bill.[ 2009 c 549 § 4025; 1975 c 31 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 87 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.050. Prior: (i) 1893 c 119 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 2710, part; 1869 p 310 § 5, part; 1863 p 549 § 5, part; 1854 p 425 § 5, part; RRS § 4086, part. (ii) 1893 c 48 § 2; RRS § 4087.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.060 - Record of warrants.

RCW 36.22.060 Record of warrants.The auditor shall maintain a record of when a warrant is issued. The record shall include the warrant number, date, name of payee, amount, nature of claims, or services provided.[ 1995 c 194 § 3; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.060. Prior: 1893 c 119 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 2710, part; 1869 p 310 § 5, part; 1863 p 549 § 5, part; 1854 p 425 § 5, part; RRS § 4086, part.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.070 - Original claims to be retained.

RCW 36.22.070 Original claims to be retained.(1) The auditor shall also retain all original bills and indorse thereon claimant's name, nature of claim, the action had, and if a warrant was issued, date and number the voucher or claim the same as the warrant.(2) The auditor may retain all claims, bills, and associated records referenced in subsection (1) of this section in an electronic format sufficient for the conduct of official business.(3) For the purposes of this section, "claims" shall exclude claims filed against the county in accordance with the provisions of chapter 4.96 RCW.[ 2003 c 72 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.070. Prior: 1893 c 119 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 2710, part; 1869 p 310 § 5, part; 1863 p 549 § 5, part; 1854 p 425 § 5, part; RRS § 4086, part.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.080 - Claims of auditor.

RCW 36.22.080 Claims of auditor.All claims of the county auditor against the county for services shall be audited and allowed by the board of county commissioners as other claims are audited and allowed. Such warrants shall in all respects be audited, approved, issued, numbered, registered, and paid the same as any other county warrant.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.22.080. Prior: 1893 c 119 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 2710, part; 1869 p 310 § 5, part; 1863 p 549 § 5, part; 1854 p 425 § 5, part; RRS § 4086, part.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.090 - Warrants of political subdivisions.

RCW 36.22.090 Warrants of political subdivisions.All warrants for the payment of claims against diking, ditch, drainage and irrigation districts and school districts of the second class, who do not issue their own warrants, as well as political subdivisions within the county for which no other provision is made by law, shall be drawn and issued by the county auditor of the county wherein such subdivision is located, upon proper approval by the governing body thereof.[ 2009 c 337 § 4; 1975 c 43 § 31; 1973 c 111 § 4; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.090. Prior: 1915 c 74 § 1; RRS § 4096.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1975 c 43: See notes following RCW 28A.535.050.Severability—1973 c 111: See note following RCW 28A.330.230.
WA Rev Code § 36.22.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.100 - Cancellation of unclaimed warrants.

RCW 36.22.100 Cancellation of unclaimed warrants.Registered or interest bearing county warrants not presented within one year of the date of their call, and all other county warrants not presented within one year of the date of their issue shall be canceled by the legislative authority of the county and the auditor and treasurer of the county shall cancel all record of such warrants, so as to leave the funds as if such warrants had never been drawn.[ 1971 ex.s. c 120 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.100. Prior: 1909 c 170 § 1; 1886 p 161 § 1; RRS § 4097.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.110 - Auditor cannot act as attorney or lobbyist.

RCW 36.22.110 Auditor cannot act as attorney or lobbyist.The person holding the office of county auditor, or deputy, or performing its duties, shall not practice as an attorney or represent any person who is making any claim against the county, or who is seeking to procure any legislative or other action by the board of county commissioners.[ 2002 c 141 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.110. Prior: Code 1881 § 2722; 1869 p 312 § 12; 1863 p 550 § 9; 1854 p 425 § 9; RRS § 4100.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.120 - Temporary clerk may be appointed.

RCW 36.22.120 Temporary clerk may be appointed.In case the auditor is unable to attend to the duties of his or her office during any session of the board of county commissioners, and has no deputy by him or her appointed in attendance, the board may temporarily appoint a suitable person not by law disqualified from acting as such to perform the auditor's duties.[ 2009 c 549 § 4026; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.120. Prior: Code 1881 § 2723; 1869 p 313 § 15; 1863 p 550 § 12; 1854 p 425 § 11; RRS § 4101.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.140 - Auditor or charter county financial officer—Ex officio deputy state auditor.

RCW 36.22.140 Auditor or charter county financial officer—Ex officio deputy state auditor.Each county auditor or financial officer designated in a charter county shall be ex officio deputy of the state auditor for the purpose of accounting and reporting on municipal corporations and in such capacity shall be under the direction of the state auditor, but he or she shall receive no additional salary or compensation by virtue thereof and shall perform no duties as such, except in connection with county business.[ 2006 c 280 § 1; 1995 c 301 § 61; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.140. Prior: 1909 c 76 § 12; RRS § 9962.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.150 - Duty of retiring auditor or his or her representative in case of death.

RCW 36.22.150 Duty of retiring auditor or his or her representative in case of death.Each auditor, on retiring from office, shall deliver to his or her successor the seal of office and all the books, records, and instruments of writing belonging to the office, and take his or her receipt therefor. In case of the death of the auditor, his or her legal representatives shall deliver over the seal, books, records and papers.[ 2009 c 549 § 4027; 1963 c 4 § 36.22.150. Prior: Code 1881 § 2725; 1869 p 314 § 22; RRS § 4104.]
WA Rev Code § 36.22.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.22 - County Auditor.|36.22.160 - Copying, preserving, and indexing documents.

RCW 36.22.160 Copying, preserving, and indexing documents.Each county auditor is hereby authorized to provide for the installation and thereafter for the maintenance of an improved system for copying, preserving, and indexing documents recorded in the county. Such a system may utilize the latest technology including, but not limited to, photomicrographic and computerized electronic digital storage methodology. The initial installation of the improved system shall include the following:(1) The acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment provided for in the definition above; and(2) The establishment of procedures for the continued preservation, indexing, and filing of all instruments and records that will, after the effective installation date, constitute a part of the improved system.[ 1989 c 204 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—1989 c 204: "The legislature, finding in this centennial year that many old documents recorded or filed with county officials are deteriorating due to age and environmental degradation and that such documents require preservation in the public interest before they are irreparably damaged, enacts the centennial document preservation act of 1989." [ 1989 c 204 § 1.]