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WA Rev Code § 35.27.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.090 - Elections—Terms of office.

RCW 35.27.090 Elections—Terms of office.All general municipal elections in towns shall be held biennially in the odd-numbered years as provided in RCW 29A.04.330. The term of office of the mayor and treasurer shall be four years and until their successors are elected and qualified and assume office in accordance with *RCW 29A.20.040: PROVIDED, That the term of the treasurer shall not commence in the same biennium in which the term of the mayor commences. Councilmembers shall be elected for four year terms and until their successors are elected and qualified and assume office in accordance with *RCW 29A.20.040; three at one election and two at the next succeeding biennial election.[ 2009 c 549 § 2056; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 23; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.090. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 16; 1961 c 89 § 4; prior: 1955 c 55 § 7; 1943 c 183 § 1, part; 1941 c 91 § 1, part; 1911 c 33 § 1, part; 1903 c 113 § 5, part; 1890 p 198 § 144, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 9165, part.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 29A.20.040 was recodified as RCW 29A.60.280 pursuant to 2013 c 11 § 93.Purpose—1979 ex.s. c 126: See RCW 29A.60.280(1).
WA Rev Code § 35.27.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.100 - Conduct of elections.

RCW 35.27.100 Conduct of elections.All elections in towns shall be held in accordance with the general election laws of the state.[ 1994 c 223 § 21; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.100. Prior: 1890 p 200 § 148; RRS § 9169.]NOTES:Elections: Title 29A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.120 - Oath and bond of officers.

RCW 35.27.120 Oath and bond of officers.Every officer of a town before entering upon the duties of his or her office shall take and file with the county auditor his or her oath of office. The clerk, treasurer, and marshal before entering upon their respective duties shall also each execute a bond approved by the council in such penal sum as the council by ordinance may determine, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties including in the same bond the duties of all offices of which he or she is made ex officio incumbent.All bonds, when approved, shall be filed with the town clerk, except the bonds of the clerk which shall be filed with the mayor.[ 2009 c 549 § 2057; 1986 c 167 § 19; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.120. Prior: 1890 p 199 § 145; RRS § 9166.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 167: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.130 - Compensation of officers and employees—Expenses—Nonstate pensions—Limitations.

RCW 35.27.130 Compensation of officers and employees—Expenses—Nonstate pensions—Limitations.The mayor and members of the town council may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties upon presentation of a claim therefor and its allowance and approval by resolution of the town council. The mayor and members of the council may also receive such salary as the council may fix by ordinance.The treasurer and treasurer-clerk shall severally receive at stated times a compensation to be fixed by ordinance.The compensation of all other officers and employees shall be fixed from time to time by the council.Any town that provides a pension for any of its employees under a plan not administered by the state must notify the state auditor of the existence of the plan at the time of an audit of the town by the auditor. No town may establish a pension plan for its employees that is not administered by the state, with the following exceptions:(1) Participation in a defined contribution plan in existence as of January 1, 1990, is deemed to have been authorized. No town that provides a defined contribution plan for its employees as authorized by this section may make any material changes in the terms or conditions of the plan after June 7, 1990.(2) Participation in a defined benefit pension plan that commenced prior to January 1, 1999, is authorized to continue. No town that commenced participation in a defined benefit pension plan that is not administered by the state may make any material changes in the terms or conditions of the plan after June 7, 1999.[ 2012 c 240 § 1; 1993 c 47 § 3; 1990 c 212 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 87 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 9; 1965 c 105 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.130. Prior: 1961 c 89 § 5; prior: (i) 1941 c 115 § 2; 1890 p 200 § 147; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9168. (ii) 1921 c 24 § 1, part; 1890 p 209 § 168, part; RRS § 9187, part. (iii) 1890 p 214 § 173; RRS § 9191. (iv) 1943 c 183 § 1, part; 1941 c 91 § 1, part; 1911 c 33 § 1, part; 1903 c 113 § 5, part; 1890 p 198 § 144, part; RRS § 9165, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.140 - Vacancies.

RCW 35.27.140 Vacancies.(1) The council of a town may declare a council position vacant if that councilmember is absent from the town for three consecutive council meetings without the permission of the council. (2) A vacancy in an elective office shall occur and shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW. An incumbent councilmember is eligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor.(3) A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor.[ 2008 c 50 § 3; 1994 c 223 § 22; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.140. Prior: (i) 1903 c 113 § 6; 1890 p 199 § 146; RRS § 9167. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 5, part; RRS § 9203, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.160 - Mayor—Duties—Powers—Mayor pro tempore.

RCW 35.27.160 Mayor—Duties—Powers—Mayor pro tempore.The mayor shall preside over all meetings of the council at which he or she is present. A mayor pro tempore may be chosen by the council for a specified period of time, not to exceed six months, to act as the mayor in the absence of the mayor. The mayor shall sign all warrants drawn on the treasurer and shall sign all written contracts entered into by the town. The mayor may administer oaths and affirmations, and take affidavits and certify them. The mayor shall sign all conveyances made by the town and all instruments which require the seal of the town.The mayor is authorized to acknowledge the execution of all instruments executed by the town which require acknowledgment.[ 1988 c 196 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.160. Prior: 1890 p 209 § 167; RRS § 9186.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.170 - Town treasurer—Duties.

RCW 35.27.170 Town treasurer—Duties.The town treasurer shall receive and safely keep all money which comes into his or her hands as treasurer, for all of which he or she shall give duplicate receipts, one of which shall be filed with the clerk. He or she shall pay out the money on warrants signed by the mayor and countersigned by the clerk and not otherwise. He or she shall make monthly settlements with the clerk.[ 2009 c 549 § 2058; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.170. Prior: 1961 c 89 § 6; prior: 1921 c 24 § 1, part; 1890 p 209 § 168, part; RRS § 9187, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.180 - Treasurer and clerk may be combined.

RCW 35.27.180 Treasurer and clerk may be combined.The council of every town may provide by ordinance that the office of treasurer be combined with that of clerk or that the office of clerk be combined with that of treasurer. This ordinance shall not be voted upon until the next regular meeting after its introduction and shall require the vote of at least two-thirds of the council. The ordinance shall provide the date when the consolidation shall take place which date shall be not less than three months from the date the ordinance goes into effect.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.27.180. Prior: (i) 1945 c 58 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9177-1. (ii) 1945 c 58 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9177-4, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.190 - Effect of consolidation of offices.

RCW 35.27.190 Effect of consolidation of offices.Upon the consolidation of the office of treasurer with that of clerk, the office of treasurer shall be abolished and the clerk shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties required by statute or ordinance to be performed by the treasurer; in the execution of any papers his or her designation as clerk shall be sufficient.Upon the consolidation of the office of clerk with that of treasurer, the treasurer shall exercise all the powers vested in and perform all the duties required to be performed by the clerk.[ 2009 c 549 § 2059; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.190. Prior: (i) 1945 c 58 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9177-2. (ii) 1945 c 58 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9177-3.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.200 - Abandonment of consolidation.

RCW 35.27.200 Abandonment of consolidation.Every town which has combined the office of treasurer with that of clerk or the office of clerk with that of treasurer may terminate the combination by ordinance, fixing the time when the combination shall cease and providing that the duties thereafter be performed by separate officials. If the office of treasurer was combined with that of clerk, the mayor shall appoint a treasurer who shall serve until the next town election when a treasurer shall be elected for the term as provided by law.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.27.200. Prior: 1945 c 58 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9177-4, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.210 - Duty of officers collecting moneys.

RCW 35.27.210 Duty of officers collecting moneys.Every officer collecting or receiving any money belonging to a town shall settle for it with the clerk on the first Monday of each month and immediately pay it into the treasury on the order of the clerk to be credited to the fund to which it belongs.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.27.210. Prior: 1890 p 214 § 175; RRS § 9193.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.220 - Town clerk—Duties.

RCW 35.27.220 Town clerk—Duties.The town clerk shall be custodian of the seal of the town. The town clerk may appoint a deputy for whose acts he or she and his or her bondspersons shall be responsible. The town clerk and his or her deputy may administer oaths or affirmations and certify to them, and may take affidavits and depositions to be used in any court or proceeding in the state.The town clerk shall make a quarterly statement in writing showing the receipts and expenditures of the town for the preceding quarter and the amount remaining in the treasury.At the end of every fiscal year the town clerk shall make a full and detailed statement of receipts and expenditures of the preceding year and a full statement of the financial condition of the town which shall be published.The town clerk shall perform such other services as may be required by statute or by ordinances of the town council.The town clerk shall keep a full and true account of all the proceedings of the council.[ 2007 c 218 § 76; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.220. Prior: 1890 p 210 § 170, part; RRS § 9188, part.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.230 - Records to be kept by clerk.

RCW 35.27.230 Records to be kept by clerk.The proceedings of the town council shall be kept in a book marked "records of council."The town clerk shall keep a book marked "town accounts," in which shall be entered on the debit side all moneys received by the town including but not limited to proceeds from licenses and general taxes and in which shall be entered on the credit side all warrants drawn on the treasury.He or she shall also keep a book marked "marshal's account" in which he or she shall charge the marshal with all licenses delivered to him or her and credit him or her with all money collected and paid in.He or she shall also keep a book marked "treasurer's account" in which he or she shall keep a full account of the transactions of the town with the treasurer.He or she shall also keep a book marked "licenses" in which he or she shall enter all licenses issued by him or her—the date thereof, to whom issued, for what, the time they expire, and the amount paid.Each of the foregoing books, except the records of the council, shall have a general index sufficiently comprehensive to enable a person readily to ascertain matters contained therein.He or she shall also keep a book marked "demands and warrants" in which he or she shall enter every demand against the town at the time of filing it. He or she shall state therein the final disposition of each demand and if it is allowed and a warrant drawn, he or she shall state the number of the warrant and its date. This book shall contain an index in which reference shall be made to each demand.[ 2009 c 549 § 2060; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.230. Prior: 1890 p 210 § 170, part; RRS § 9188, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.240 - Town marshal—Police department.

RCW 35.27.240 Town marshal—Police department.The department of police in a town shall be under the direction and control of the marshal subject to the direction of the mayor. He or she may pursue and arrest violators of town ordinances beyond the town limits.The marshal's lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies, police officers and watchpersons. Every citizen shall lend him or her aid, when required, for the arrest of offenders and maintenance of public order. He or she may appoint, subject to the approval of the mayor, one or more deputies, for whose acts he and his or her bondspersons shall be responsible, whose compensation shall be fixed by the council. With the concurrence of the mayor, the marshal may appoint additional police officers for one day only when necessary for the preservation of public order.The marshal shall have the same authority as that conferred upon sheriffs for the suppression of any riot, public tumult, disturbance of the peace, or resistance against the laws or public authorities in the lawful exercise of their functions and shall be entitled to the same protection.The marshal shall execute and return all process issued and directed to him or her by any legal authority and for his or her services shall receive the same fees as are paid to constables. The marshal shall perform such other services as the council by ordinance may require.[ 2007 c 218 § 67; 1987 c 3 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 316 § 24; 1965 c 125 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.240. Prior: 1963 c 191 § 1; 1890 p 213 § 172; RRS § 9190.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.Severability—1987 c 3: See note following RCW 3.70.010.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 316: See note following RCW 70.48.020.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.250 - Town attorney—Duties.

RCW 35.27.250 Town attorney—Duties.The town attorney shall advise the town authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the town.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.27.250. Prior: 1890 p 212 § 171; RRS § 9189.]NOTES:Employment of legal interns: RCW 35.21.760.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.260 - Park commissioners.

RCW 35.27.260 Park commissioners.See RCW 35.23.170.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.270 - Town council—Oath—Meetings.

RCW 35.27.270 Town council—Oath—Meetings.The town council shall meet in January succeeding the date of the general municipal election, shall take the oath of office, and shall hold regular meetings at least once each month at such times as may be fixed by ordinance. Special meetings may be called at any time by the mayor or by three councilmembers, by written notice as provided in RCW 42.30.080. No resolution or order for the payment of money shall be passed at any other than a regular meeting. No such resolution or order shall be valid unless passed by the votes of at least three councilmembers.All meetings of the council shall be held at such places as may be designated by the town council. All final actions on resolutions and ordinances must take place within the corporate limits of the town. All meetings of the town council must be public.[ 1993 c 199 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.270. Prior: (i) 1890 p 200 § 150; RRS § 9171. (ii) 1890 p 201 § 153, part; RRS § 9174, part.]NOTES:Times for holding elections: RCW 29A.04.311 through 29A.04.330.
WA Rev Code § 35.27.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.280 - Town council—Quorum—Rules—Journal.

RCW 35.27.280 Town council—Quorum—Rules—Journal.A majority of the councilmembers shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance.The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the council. The mayor shall have a vote only in case of a tie in the votes of the councilmembers. In the absence of the mayor the council may appoint a president pro tempore; in the absence of the clerk, the mayor or president pro tempore, shall appoint one of the councilmembers as clerk pro tempore. The council may establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and punish any members or other person for disorderly behavior at any meeting. At the desire of any member, the ayes and noes shall be taken on any question and entered in the journal.[ 2009 c 549 § 2061; 1965 c 107 § 2; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.280. Prior: (i) 1890 p 201 § 151; RRS § 9172. (ii) 1890 p 201 § 152, part; RRS § 9173, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.290 - Ordinances—Style—Signatures.

RCW 35.27.290 Ordinances—Style—Signatures.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: "Be it ordained by the council of the town of . . . . ."Every ordinance shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the clerk.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.27.290. Prior: 1917 c 99 § 1, part; 1890 p 204 § 155, part; RRS § 9178, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.300 - Ordinances—Publication—Summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas.

RCW 35.27.300 Ordinances—Publication—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 town.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 town 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 town publish the text or a summary of the content of each adopted ordinance, every town 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 town's official newspaper, publication of a notice in the official newspaper, posting of upcoming council meeting agendas, or such other processes as the town determines will satisfy the intent of this requirement.[ 1994 c 273 § 12; 1988 c 168 § 5; 1987 c 400 § 2; 1985 c 469 § 26; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.300. Prior: 1917 c 99 § 1, part; 1890 p 204 § 155, part; RRS § 9178, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.310 - Ordinances—Clerk to keep book of ordinances.

RCW 35.27.310 Ordinances—Clerk to keep book of ordinances.The town clerk shall keep a book marked "ordinances" into which he or she shall copy all town ordinances, with his or her certificate annexed to said copy stating that the foregoing ordinance is a true and correct copy of an ordinance of the town, and giving the number and title of the ordinance, and stating that it has been published or posted according to law. Such record copy, with the clerk's certificate, shall be prima facie evidence of the contents of the ordinance and of its passage and publication, and shall be admissible as such in any court or proceeding. Such record shall not be filed in any case but shall be returned to the custody of the clerk. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the proof of the passage and publication of ordinances in the usual way. The book of ordinances shall have a general index sufficiently comprehensive to enable a person readily to ascertain matters contained therein.[ 2009 c 549 § 2062; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.310. Prior: 1890 p 210 § 170, part; RRS § 9188, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.330 - Ordinances granting franchises—Requisites.

RCW 35.27.330 Ordinances granting franchises—Requisites.No ordinance or resolution granting any franchise for any purpose shall be passed by the council on the day of its introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor at any other than a regular meeting, and no such ordinance or resolution shall have any validity or effect unless passed by the vote of at least three councilmembers. The town council may require a bond in a reasonable amount from any persons and corporations obtaining a franchise from the town conditioned for the faithful performance of the conditions and terms of the franchise and providing a recovery on the bond in case of failure to perform the terms and conditions of the franchise.[ 2009 c 549 § 2063; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.330. Prior: (i) 1890 p 201 § 153, part; RRS § 9174, part. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 1, part; RRS § 9199, part.]
WA Rev Code § 35.27.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.27 - Towns.|35.27.340 - Audit and allowance of demands against town.

RCW 35.27.340 Audit and allowance of demands against town.All demands against a town shall be presented to and audited by the council in accordance with such regulations as they may by ordinance prescribe. Upon allowance of a demand the mayor shall draw a warrant therefor upon the treasurer; the warrant shall be countersigned by the clerk and shall specify the purpose for which it is drawn.The town clerk and his or her deputy shall take all necessary affidavits to claims against the town and certify them.[ 2009 c 549 § 2064; 1965 c 7 § 35.27.340. Prior: (i) 1890 p 210 § 170, part; RRS § 9188, part. (ii) 1890 p 204 § 156; RRS § 9179.]