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WA Rev Code § 35.22.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.660 - Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.

RCW 35.22.660 Child care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.If a first-class city zones pursuant to its inherent charter authority and not pursuant to chapter 35.63 RCW, and does not provide for the siting of family day care homes in zones or areas that are designated for single-family or other residential uses, and for the siting of mini-day care centers and day care centers in zones or areas that are designated for any residential or commercial uses, the city shall conduct a review of the need and demand for child care facilities, including the cost of any conditional or special use permit that may be required. The review shall be completed by August 30, 1990. A copy of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from the review shall be sent to the *department of community development by September 30, 1990.On or before June 30, 1991, each municipality that plans and zones under this chapter shall have adopted an ordinance or ordinances that are necessary to implement the findings of this review, if the findings indicate that such changes are necessary, or shall notify the *department of community development as to why such implementing ordinances were not adopted.[ 1989 c 335 § 7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of community development and the department of trade and economic development were transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development by 1993 c 280, effective July 1, 1994. The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.Findings—Purpose—Severability—1989 c 335: See notes following RCW 35.63.170.Definitions for RCW 35.22.660: See RCW 35.63.170.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.680 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.680 - Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.

RCW 35.22.680 Residential care facilities—Review of need and demand—Adoption of ordinances.If a first-class city zones pursuant to its inherent charter authority and not pursuant to chapter 35.63 RCW, and does not provide for the siting of residential care facilities in zones or areas that are designated for single-family or other residential uses, the city shall conduct a review of the need and demand for the facilities, including the cost of any conditional or special use permit that may be required. The review shall be completed by August 30, 1990. A copy of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations resulting from the review shall be sent to the *department of community development by September 30, 1990.On or before June 30, 1991, each municipality that plans and zones under this chapter shall have adopted an ordinance or ordinances that are necessary to implement the findings of this review, if the findings indicate that such changes are necessary, or shall notify the *department of community development as to why such implementing ordinances were not adopted.[ 1989 c 427 § 39.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Powers, duties, and functions of the department of community development and the department of trade and economic development were transferred to the department of community, trade, and economic development by 1993 c 280, effective July 1, 1994. The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 35.22.685 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.685 - Conditional and special use permit applications by parties licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of corrections—Mediation prior to appeal required.

RCW 35.22.685 Conditional and special use permit applications by parties licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of corrections—Mediation prior to appeal required.A final decision by a hearing examiner involving a conditional or special use permit application under a home rule charter that is requested by a party that is licensed or certified by the department of social and health services or the department of corrections is subject to mediation under RCW 35.63.260 before an appeal may be filed.[ 1998 c 119 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.690 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.690 - First-class cities subject to limitations on moratoria, interim zoning controls.

RCW 35.22.690 First-class cities subject to limitations on moratoria, interim zoning controls.A first-class city that plans under the authority of its charter is subject to the provisions of RCW 35.63.200.[ 1992 c 207 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.695 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.695 - Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.

RCW 35.22.695 Planning regulations—Copies provided to county assessor.By July 31, 1997, a first-class city planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall provide to the county assessor a copy of the first-class city's comprehensive plan and development regulations in effect on July 1st of that year and shall thereafter provide any amendments to the plan and regulations that were adopted before July 31st of each following year.[ 1996 c 254 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.700 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.700 - Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.

RCW 35.22.700 Conformance with chapter 43.97 RCW required.With respect to the National Scenic Area, as defined in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act, P.L. 99-663, the exercise of any power or authority by a city pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to and in conformity with the requirements of chapter 43.97 RCW, including the Interstate Compact adopted by RCW 43.97.015, and with the management plan regulations and ordinances adopted by the Columbia River Gorge commission pursuant to the Compact.[ 1987 c 499 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.705 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.705 - Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency.

RCW 35.22.705 Purchase of electric power and energy from joint operating agency.A city of the first class may contract to purchase from a joint operating agency electric power and energy required for its present or future requirements. For projects the output of which is limited to qualified alternative energy resources as defined by RCW 19.29A.090(3), the contract may include the purchase of capability of the projects to produce electricity in addition to the actual output of the projects. The contract may provide that the city must make the payments required by the contract whether or not a project is completed, operable, or operating and notwithstanding the suspension, interruption, interference, reduction, or curtailment of the output of a project or the power and energy contracted for. The contract may also provide that payments under the contract are not subject to reduction, whether by offset or otherwise, and shall not be conditioned upon the performance or nonperformance of the joint operating agency or a city, town, or public utility district under the contract or other instrument.[ 2003 c 138 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 35.22.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.22 - First-Class Cities.|35.22.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 35.22.900 Liberal construction.The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this chapter, but the same shall be liberally construed for the purpose of carrying out the objects for which this chapter is intended.[ 1965 c 7 § 35.22.900. Prior: 1890 p 224 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.010 - Rights, powers, and privileges—Exchange of park purpose property.

RCW 35.23.010 Rights, powers, and privileges—Exchange of park purpose property.Every city of the second class shall be entitled "City of . . . . . ." (naming it), and by such name shall have perpetual succession; may sue and be sued in all courts and in all proceedings; shall have and use a common seal which it may alter at pleasure; may acquire, hold, lease, use and enjoy property of every kind and control and dispose of it for the common benefit; and, upon making a finding that any property acquired for park purposes is not useful for such purposes and that an exchange thereof for other property to be dedicated for park purposes is in the public interest, may, with the consent of the dedicator or donor, his or her heirs, successors or assigns, exchange such property for other property to be dedicated for park purposes and make, execute and deliver proper conveyances to effect the exchange. In any case where owing to death or lapse of time there is neither donor, heir, successor, nor assigns to give consent to the exchange, then this consent may be executed by the grantee. Title to property so conveyed by the city shall vest in the grantee free and clear of any trust in favor of the public arising out of any prior dedication for park purposes.[ 2009 c 549 § 2048; 1965 c 7 § 35.23.010. Prior: 1953 c 190 § 1; 1907 c 241 § 1; RRS § 9006.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.021 - City officers enumerated—Compensation—Appointment and removal.

RCW 35.23.021 City officers enumerated—Compensation—Appointment and removal.The government of a second-class city shall be vested in a mayor, a city council of seven members, a city attorney, a clerk, a treasurer, all elective; and a chief of police, municipal judge, city engineer, street superintendent, health officer and such other appointive officers as may be provided for by ordinance: PROVIDED, That the council may enact an ordinance providing for the appointment of the city clerk, city attorney, and treasurer by the mayor, which appointment shall be subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. Such ordinance shall be enacted and become effective not later than thirty days prior to the first day allowed for filing declarations of candidacy for such offices when such offices are subject to an approaching city primary election. Elective incumbent city clerks, city attorneys, and city treasurers shall serve for the remainder of their unexpired term notwithstanding any appointment made pursuant to this section and RCW 35.23.051. If a free public library and reading room is established, five library trustees shall be appointed. The city council by ordinance shall prescribe the duties and fix the compensation of all officers and employees: PROVIDED, That the provisions of any such ordinance shall not be inconsistent with any statute: PROVIDED FURTHER, That where the city council finds that the appointment of a full time city engineer is unnecessary, it may in lieu of such appointment, by resolution provide for the performance of necessary engineering services on either a part time, temporary or periodic basis by a qualified engineering firm, pursuant to any reasonable contract.The mayor shall appoint and at his or her pleasure may remove all appointive officers except as otherwise provided herein: PROVIDED, That municipal judges shall be removed only upon conviction of misconduct or malfeasance in office, or because of physical or mental disability rendering the judge incapable of performing the duties of his or her office. Every appointment or removal must be in writing signed by the mayor and filed with the city clerk.[ 1994 c 81 § 35; 1993 c 47 § 1; 1987 c 3 § 9; 1969 c 116 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 116 § 9; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.020. Prior: 1961 c 81 § 1; 1955 c 365 § 2; 1955 c 55 § 5; prior: (i) 1915 c 184 § 2; 1891 c 156 § 4; 1890 p 179 § 105; RRS § 9115. (ii) 1929 c 182 § 1, part; 1927 c 159 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 3, part; 1893 c 57 § 1; 1891 c 156 § 1; 1890 p 179 § 106; RRS § 9116, part. (iii) 1915 c 184 § 28; 1890 p 196 § 137; RRS § 9142. Formerly RCW 35.24.020.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 3: See note following RCW 3.70.010.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.031 - Eligibility to hold elective office.

RCW 35.23.031 Eligibility to hold elective office.No person is eligible to hold an elective office in a second-class city unless the person is a resident and registered voter in the city.[ 1997 c 361 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.081 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.081 - Oath and bond of officers.

RCW 35.23.081 Oath and bond of officers.In a city of the second class, the treasurer, city attorney, clerk, chief of police, and such other officers as the council may require shall each, before entering upon the duties of office, take an oath of office and execute and file with the clerk an official bond in such penal sum as the council shall determine, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties and otherwise conditioned as may be provided by ordinance. The oath of office shall be filed with the county auditor.[ 1994 c 81 § 37; 1987 c 3 § 10; 1986 c 167 § 18; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.080. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 5; 1893 c 70 § 1; 1890 p 179 § 107; RRS § 9118. Formerly RCW 35.24.080.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 3: See note following RCW 3.70.010.Severability—1986 c 167: See note following RCW 29A.16.040.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.091 - Compensation of officers—Expenses—Nonstate pensions.

RCW 35.23.091 Compensation of officers—Expenses—Nonstate pensions.The mayor and the members of the city council may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their official duties, upon presentation of a claim therefor, after allowance and approval thereof, by resolution of the city council; and each city councilmember may be paid for attending council meetings an amount which shall be fixed by ordinance and may be revised from time to time by ordinance, but any increase or reduction in the compensation attaching to an office shall not be applicable to the term then being served by the incumbent.The city attorney, clerk and treasurer, if elective, shall severally receive at stated times a compensation to be fixed by ordinance by the city council.The mayor and other officers shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the city council at the time the estimates are made as provided by law.Any city 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 city by the auditor. No city may establish a pension plan for its employees that is not administered by the state, except that any defined contribution plan in existence as of January 1, 1990, is deemed to have been authorized. No city 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.[ 1990 c 212 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 87 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 270 § 8; 1965 c 105 § 1; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.090. Prior: 1961 c 89 § 7; 1941 c 115 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 7; 1893 c 70 § 2; 1890 p 180 § 109; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 9120. Formerly RCW 35.24.090.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.101 - Vacancies.

RCW 35.23.101 Vacancies.(1) The council of a second-class city may declare a council position vacant if the councilmember is absent for three consecutive regular meetings without 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.Vacancies in offices other than that of mayor or city councilmember shall be filled by appointment of the mayor.(3) If there is a temporary vacancy in an appointive office due to illness, absence from the city or other temporary inability to act, the mayor may appoint a temporary appointee to exercise the duties of the office until the temporary disability of the incumbent is removed.[ 2008 c 50 § 1; 1995 c 134 § 9. Prior: 1994 c 223 § 19; 1994 c 81 § 38; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.100; prior: (i) 1919 c 113 § 1; 1915 c 184 § 6; 1890 p 180 § 108; RRS § 9119. (ii) 1907 c 228 § 5, part; RRS § 9203, part. Formerly RCW 35.24.100.]NOTES:Vacancies in office of mayor filled from among city councilmembers: RCW 35.23.191.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.111 - City attorney—Duties.

RCW 35.23.111 City attorney—Duties.The city attorney shall advise the city authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city and shall approve all ordinances as to form. He or she shall represent the city in all actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacity. He or she shall perform such other duties as the city council by ordinance may direct.[ 2009 c 549 § 2049; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.110. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 26; 1893 c 70 § 11; 1890 p 192 § 132; RRS § 9140. Formerly RCW 35.24.110.]NOTES:Employment of legal interns: RCW 35.21.760.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.121 - City clerk—Duties—Deputies.

RCW 35.23.121 City clerk—Duties—Deputies.The city clerk shall keep a full and true record of every act and proceeding of the city council and keep such books, accounts and make such reports as may be required by the state auditor. The city clerk shall record all ordinances, annexing thereto his or her certificate giving the number and title of the ordinance, stating that the ordinance was published and posted according to law and that the record is a true and correct copy thereof. The 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 evidence in any court or proceeding.The city clerk shall be custodian of the seal of the city and shall have authority to acknowledge the execution of all instruments by the city which require acknowledgment.The city clerk may appoint a deputy for whose acts he or she and his or her bondspersons shall be responsible, and he or she and his or her deputy shall have authority to take all necessary affidavits to claims against the city and certify them without charge.The city clerk shall perform such other duties as may be required by statute or ordinance.[ 2007 c 218 § 75; 1995 c 301 § 36; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.120. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 25; RRS § 9139. Formerly RCW 35.24.120.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.131 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.131 - City treasurer—Duties.

RCW 35.23.131 City treasurer—Duties.The city 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 execute triplicate receipts, one to be filed with the city clerk. He or she shall receive all money due the city and disburse it on warrants issued by the clerk countersigned by the mayor, and not otherwise. He or she shall make monthly settlements with the city clerk at which time he or she shall deliver to the clerk the duplicate receipts for all money received and all canceled warrants as evidence of money paid.[ 2009 c 549 § 2050; 1965 c 7 § 35.24.130. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 24; 1893 c 70 § 8; 1890 p 192 § 132; RRS § 9138. Formerly RCW 35.24.130.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.134 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.134 - Association of sheriffs and police chiefs.

RCW 35.23.134 Association of sheriffs and police chiefs.See chapter 36.28A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 35.23.141 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.141 - Duty of officers collecting moneys.

RCW 35.23.141 Duty of officers collecting moneys.Every officer collecting or receiving any money belonging to or for the use of the city shall settle with the clerk 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 § 35.24.140. Prior: 1915 c 184 § 30; 1890 p 197 § 139; RRS § 9144. Formerly RCW 35.24.140.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.142 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.142 - Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Authorized.

RCW 35.23.142 Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Authorized.The city council of any city of the second class is authorized to provide by ordinance that the office of treasurer shall be combined with that of clerk, or that the office of clerk shall be combined with that of treasurer: PROVIDED, That such ordinance shall not be voted upon until the next regular meeting after its introduction.[ 1994 c 81 § 39; 1969 c 116 § 3. Formerly RCW 35.24.142.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.144 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.144 - Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of clerk.

RCW 35.23.144 Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of clerk.In the event that the office of treasurer is combined with the office of clerk so as to become the office of clerk-treasurer, the clerk shall exercise all the powers vested in and perform all the duties required to be performed by the treasurer, and in cases where the law requires the treasurer to sign or execute any papers or documents, it shall not be necessary for the clerk to sign as treasurer, but shall be sufficient if he or she signs as clerk.[ 2009 c 549 § 2051; 1969 c 116 § 4. Formerly RCW 35.24.144.]
WA Rev Code § 35.23.146 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 35 - Cities and Towns|Chapter 35.23 - Second-Class Cities.|35.23.146 - Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of treasurer.

RCW 35.23.146 Combination of offices of treasurer with clerk—Powers of treasurer.In the event that the office of clerk is combined with the office of treasurer so as to become the office of treasurer-clerk, the treasurer shall exercise all the powers vested in and perform all the duties required to be performed by the clerk.[ 1969 c 116 § 5. Formerly RCW 35.24.146.]