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WA Rev Code § 36.29.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.29 - County Treasurer.|36.29.180 - Fees for handling, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for special assessments, fees, rates, or charges.

RCW 36.29.180 Fees for handling, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for special assessments, fees, rates, or charges.The county treasurer, in all instances where required by law to handle, collect, disburse, and account for special assessments, fees, rates, or charges within the county, may charge and collect a fee for services not to exceed four dollars per parcel for each year in which the funds are collected. Such charges for services shall be based upon costs incurred by the treasurer in handling, collecting, disbursing, and accounting for the funds.Such fees shall be a charge against the district and shall be credited to the county current expense fund by the county treasurer.[ 1991 c 245 § 8; 1963 c 4 § 36.29.180. Prior: 1961 c 270 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 36.29.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.29 - County Treasurer.|36.29.190 - Acceptance of electronic payments—Transaction processing costs.

RCW 36.29.190 Acceptance of electronic payments—Transaction processing costs.(1) County treasurers are authorized to accept electronic payments for payment of any kind including, but not limited to, payment for taxes, fines, interest, penalties, special assessments, fees, rates, charges, or moneys due counties.(a) The county treasurer must determine the amount of the transaction processing cost for electronic payments. The county treasurer's determination must be based upon costs incurred by the treasurer and may not, in any event, exceed the additional direct costs incurred by the county to accept the specific form of payment utilized by the payer.(b) A payer using electronic payment must pay the transaction processing cost, except as otherwise provided in this section.(2) For payments for taxes, interest associated with taxes, and penalties associated with taxes that are made by automatic clearinghouse system, federal wire, or other electronic communication, any fee associated with the transaction may be absorbed within the county treasurer's banking services budget.(3) A county treasurer may elect to not charge transaction processing costs for all payments made for a specific category of nontax payments if the county legislative authority, or the legislative authority of a district where the county treasurer serves as ex officio treasurer, finds that not charging such transaction processing costs is in the best interests of the county or district. Interest and penalties associated with such transaction processing costs may be absorbed by the county department or taxing district assessing the payment transactions.(4) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(a) "Electronic payment" means a payment made using the following: Credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, smart cards, stored value cards, federal wire, automatic clearinghouse system transactions, or other electronic communication;(b) "Nontax payments" means payments received by the county treasurer that include payments for fines, interest not associated with taxes, penalties not associated with taxes, special assessments, fees, rates, charges, or moneys due counties; and(c) "Transaction processing cost" means the cost of processing an electronic payment as determined by the county treasurer. This cost is based on costs incurred by the county treasurer and may not exceed the additional direct costs incurred by the county to accept a specific form of electronic payment utilized by the payer.[ 2016 sp.s. c 5 § 1; 2003 c 23 § 8; 1997 c 393 § 19; 1996 c 153 § 3.]NOTES:Applicability—1996 c 153: See note following RCW 84.56.020.
WA Rev Code § 36.29.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.29 - County Treasurer.|36.29.200 - Collection of sales and use taxes for zoo and aquarium advisory authority.

RCW 36.29.200 Collection of sales and use taxes for zoo and aquarium advisory authority.The county treasurer or, in the case of a home rule county, the county official designated by county charter and ordinance as the official with custody over the collection of countywide tax revenues, shall receive all money representing revenues from taxes authorized under RCW 82.14.400, and shall disburse such money to the authority established in RCW 36.01.190.[ 1999 c 104 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 36.29.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.29 - County Treasurer.|36.29.210 - Property tax exemption and deferral programs—Notice.

RCW 36.29.210 Property tax exemption and deferral programs—Notice.(1) The county treasurer 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 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 332: See note following RCW 84.56.029.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.005 - "County commissioners" defined.

RCW 36.32.005 "County commissioners" defined.The term "county commissioners" when used in this title or any other provision of law shall include the governmental authority empowered to so act under the provisions of a charter adopted by any county of the state.[ 1971 ex.s. c 117 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.010 - Board of commissioners established—Quorum.

RCW 36.32.010 Board of commissioners established—Quorum.There is established in each county in this state a board of county commissioners. Except as provided in RCW 36.32.055 and 36.32.0552, each board of county commissioners shall consist of three qualified electors, two of whom shall constitute a quorum to do business.[ 1990 c 252 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.010. Prior: Code 1881 § 2663; 1869 p 303 § 1; 1867 p 52 § 1; 1863 p 540 § 1; 1854 p 420 § 1; RRS § 4036.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.020 - Commissioner districts—Voluntary change to electoral system.

RCW 36.32.020 Commissioner districts—Voluntary change to electoral system.The board of county commissioners of each county shall divide their county into three commissioner districts so that each district shall comprise as nearly as possible one-third of the population of the county: PROVIDED, That the territory comprised in any voting precincts of such districts shall remain compact, and shall not be divided by the lines of said districts.However, the commissioners of any county composed entirely of islands and with a population of less than thirty-five thousand may divide their county into three commissioner districts without regard to population, except that if any single island is included in more than one district, the districts on such island shall comprise, as nearly as possible, equal populations.The commissioners of any county may authorize a change to their electoral system pursuant to RCW 29A.92.040. Except where necessary to comply with a court order issued pursuant to RCW 29A.92.110, and except in the case of an intervening census, the lines of the districts shall not be changed more often than once in four years and only when a full board of commissioners is present. The districts shall be designated as districts numbered one, two and three.[ 2018 c 113 § 204; 1982 c 226 § 4; 1970 ex.s. c 58 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.020. Prior: 1893 c 39 § 2; 1890 p 317 §§ 1, 2; RRS § 4037.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 113: See RCW 29A.92.005 and 29A.92.900.Effective date—1982 c 226: See note following RCW 35.21.180.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.030 - Terms of commissioners.

RCW 36.32.030 Terms of commissioners.(1) Except as provided otherwise in subsection (2) of this section, the terms of office of county commissioners shall be four years and shall extend until their successors are elected and qualified and assume office in accordance with RCW 29A.60.280. The terms of office of county commissioners shall be staggered so that either one or two commissioners are elected at a general election held in each even-numbered year.(2) At the general election held in 2022, any noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more must elect county commissioners in accordance with a districting plan adopted under RCW 36.32.054. Any county commissioner whose term is set to expire on or after January 1, 2023, is subject to the new election in accordance with the districting plan. The county commissioners shall begin their terms of office on January 1, 2023, and such terms shall be staggered terms, as designated in the districting plan.[ 2018 c 301 § 6; 2015 c 53 § 63; 1979 ex.s. c 126 § 27; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.030. Prior: 1951 c 89 § 1. Formerly: (i) 1891 c 97 §§ 1, 2; RRS § 4038. (ii) 1891 c 67 § 3; RRS § 4039. (iii) 1891 c 89 § 4; RRS § 4040. (iv) 1891 c 67 § 5; RRS § 4041.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.Purpose—1979 ex.s. c 126: See RCW 29A.60.280(1).
WA Rev Code § 36.32.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.040 - Nomination by districts—Voluntary change to electoral system.

RCW 36.32.040 Nomination by districts—Voluntary change to electoral system.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the qualified electors of each county commissioner district, and they only, shall nominate from among their own number, candidates for the office of county commissioner of such commissioner district to be voted for at the following general election. Such candidates shall be nominated in the same manner as candidates for other county and district offices are nominated in all other respects.(2) Where the commissioners of a county composed entirely of islands with a population of less than thirty-five thousand have chosen to divide the county into unequal-sized commissioner districts pursuant to the exception provided in RCW 36.32.020, the qualified electors of the entire county shall nominate from among their own number who reside within a commissioner district, candidates for the office of county commissioner of such commissioner district to be voted for at the following general election. Such candidates shall be nominated in the same manner as candidates for other county offices are nominated in all other respects.(3) The commissioners of any county may authorize a change to their electoral system pursuant to RCW 29A.92.040.[ 2018 c 113 § 205; 1982 c 226 § 5; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.040. Prior: 1909 c 232 § 1; RRS § 4043.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 113: See RCW 29A.92.005 and 29A.92.900.Effective date—1982 c 226: See note following RCW 35.21.180.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.050 - Election.

RCW 36.32.050 Election.(1) Except as provided otherwise in subsection (2) of this section or this chapter, county commissioners shall be elected by the qualified voters of the county and the person receiving the highest number of votes for the office of commissioner for the district in which he or she resides shall be declared duly elected from that district.(2) Beginning in 2022, in any noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more, county commissioners must be nominated and elected by the qualified electors of the commissioner district in which he or she resides. The person receiving the highest number of votes at a general election for the office of commissioner for the district in which he or she resides must be declared duly elected from that district.[ 2018 c 301 § 7; 2009 c 549 § 4063; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.050. Prior: 1895 c 110 § 1; 1893 c 39 § 1; 1891 c 67 § 6; 1890 p 317 § 3; RRS § 4042.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.051 - District-based elections—Definitions.

RCW 36.32.051 District-based elections—Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "District" means a geographic area within county boundaries and designated in a county redistricting plan, as provided in RCW 36.32.054.(2) "District election" means a candidate from each district is elected in a general election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides.(3) "District nomination" means a candidate from each district is nominated in a primary election by the voters of the district in which the candidate resides.[ 2018 c 301 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—2018 c 301: "The legislature finds that the leaders of local jurisdictions should represent the interests of the communities they serve and should be accountable to all their constituents. The legislature further finds that district-based elections help to make elected officials more responsible to their constituents by bringing candidates closer to the communities from which they are elected. The legislature further finds that the districting process requires transparent and fair decision making in a bipartisan effort to ensure that districts constitute an accurate and balanced representation of the community." [ 2018 c 301 § 1.]Short title—2018 c 301: "This act may be known and cited as the responsible representation act." [ 2018 c 301 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.052 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.052 - District-based elections—When required—Procedures.

RCW 36.32.052 District-based elections—When required—Procedures.(1) Beginning in 2022, any noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more must have a board of commissioners with five members, and must use district nominations and district elections for its commissioner positions, in accordance with RCW 36.32.050.(a) By April 30, 2021, the county must establish a redistricting committee, in accordance with RCW 36.32.053, to create, review, and adjust county commissioner districts in accordance with subsection (1) of this section. The commissioner districts established by the redistricting committee must be designated as districts numerically one through five. Any districting plan adopted by the redistricting committee must designate the initial terms of office for each of the county commissioner positions, as provided in RCW 36.32.030(2).(b) Beginning in 2022, district elections for all county commissioners in a noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more must be held in accordance with any districting plan adopted by a redistricting committee that is established in accordance with RCW 36.32.054.(2) After 2022, by April 30th of each year ending in one, each qualifying county must establish a redistricting committee in accordance with RCW 36.32.053. The redistricting committee must review and adjust as necessary the boundaries of the county's commissioner districts.[ 2018 c 301 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.053 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.053 - District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Membership.

RCW 36.32.053 District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Membership.(1) A county redistricting committee established under this chapter must have five members appointed in each year ending in one, as follows:(a) One member shall be appointed by the members of each of the two largest caucuses, respectively, of the house of representatives whose legislative districts are wholly or partially within the noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more;(b) One member shall be appointed by the members of each of the two largest caucuses, respectively, of the senate whose legislative districts are wholly or partially within the noncharter county with a population of four hundred thousand or more; and(c) The fifth member, who shall serve as the nonvoting chair of the committee, shall be appointed by a majority of the other four members.(2) Committee members may not be appointed until after January 1, 2021.(a) If any member is not appointed in accordance with the process in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section by March 1st then the respective legislative leader of each caucus whose qualifying members have not made an appointment must make the respective appointment by April 1st. If any caucus does not have at least one qualifying member, then the legislative leader of that caucus shall make the appointment by April 1st.(b) If the fifth member is not appointed in accordance with subsection (1)(c) of this section by April 15th, then the county board of commissioners must appoint the fifth member by April 30th.(3) A vacancy on a redistricting committee must be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment within fifteen days after the vacancy occurs.(4) No person may serve on a redistricting committee who:(a) Is not a registered voter of the state at the time of appointment;(b) Is not a resident of the county;(c) Is or within two years before appointment was a consultant for or had a contract with the county, or had been a registered lobbyist that lobbies the county commission; or(d) Is or within two years before appointment was an elected official or elected legislative, county, or state party officer.(5) Members of a redistricting committee may not:(a) Campaign for elective office while a member of the committee;(b) Actively participate in or contribute to any political campaign of any candidate for county elective office while a member of the committee; or(c) Hold or campaign for a seat as a county commissioner for two years after the date the redistricting committee concludes its duties under this chapter.(6) Before serving on a county redistricting committee, every person must take and subscribe an oath to faithfully perform the duties of that office.(7) The legislative body of the county will provide adequate funding and resources to support the duties of the redistricting committee.[ 2018 c 301 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.054 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.054 - District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Districting plan—Requirements.

RCW 36.32.054 District-based elections—Redistricting committee—Districting plan—Requirements.(1) Within one hundred twenty days after a redistricting committee is established under this chapter, the committee must prepare and publish a draft districting plan dividing the county into five commissioner districts. The committee must hold public meetings in preparing the draft, in compliance with chapter 42.30 RCW, and records of the committee must be available for public disclosure, pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW.(2) Within sixty days of publishing the draft districting plan, the committee must:(a) Solicit written public comment on the draft;(b) Hold at least one public hearing on the plan, including notice and public comment;(c) Amend the draft as necessary after the public comment and hearing; and(d) Either:(i) Adopt the original or amended districting plan by a vote of at least three of the four voting committee members, and promptly file the adopted districting plan with the county auditor; or(ii) Notify the state redistricting commission, established under chapter 44.05 RCW, with instructions to approve a districting plan for the county.(3) If the committee instructs the state redistricting commission to approve a districting plan for the county, the state redistricting commission must convene or reconvene for purposes of approving a districting plan for the county, in addition to its duties under chapter 44.05 RCW. The committee may submit any proposed plans drafted by the committee or a committee member to assist the state redistricting commission. The state redistricting commission must approve a districting plan for the county within sixty days of receiving notice from the committee, and promptly file the plan with the county auditor.(4) The districting plan is effective upon filing the plan with the county auditor either by the committee or by the state redistricting commission.(5) County commissioner elections pursuant to the districting plan filed with the county auditor must begin in the next even-numbered year, and conducted in accordance with RCW 36.32.050.(6) Each commissioner district established by a redistricting committee under this section must comprise as nearly as possible one-fifth of the population of the county. The boundaries of commissioner districts must:(a) Correspond as nearly as practicable to election precinct boundaries; and(b) Create districts with compact, contiguous territory containing geographic units, natural communities, and approximately equal populations.(7) Upon filing of the adopted districting plan with the county auditor, or sixty days after providing notice to the state redistricting commission, the redistricting committee is dissolved until such time as a new redistricting committee is established as provided in RCW 36.32.051.[ 2018 c 301 § 5.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.055 - Five-member commission—When authorized—Ballot proposition—Petition—Procedures.

RCW 36.32.055 Five-member commission—When authorized—Ballot proposition—Petition—Procedures.(1) The board of commissioners of any noncharter county with a population of three hundred thousand or more, and less than four hundred thousand, may cause a ballot proposition to be submitted at a general election to the voters of the county authorizing the board of commissioners to be increased to five members.(2) As an alternative procedure, a ballot proposition shall be submitted to the voters of a noncharter county authorizing the board of commissioners to be increased to five members, upon petition of the county voters equal to at least ten percent of the voters voting at the last county general election. At least twenty percent of the signatures on the petition shall come from each of the existing commissioner districts.Any petition requesting that such an election be held shall be submitted to the county auditor for verification of the signatures thereon. Within no more than thirty days after the submission of the petition, the auditor shall determine if the petition contains the requisite number of valid signatures. The auditor shall certify whether or not the petition has been signed by the requisite number of county voters and forward such petition to the board of county commissioners. If the petition has been signed by the requisite number of county voters, the board of county commissioners shall submit such a proposition to the voters for their approval or rejection at the next general election held at least sixty days after the proposition has been certified by the auditor.[ 2018 c 301 § 9; 1990 c 252 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 301 § 9: "Section 9 of this act takes effect January 1, 2021." [ 2018 c 301 § 13.]Findings—Short title—2018 c 301: See notes following RCW 36.32.051.