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WA Rev Code § 36.32.0552 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.0552 - Five-member commission—Newly created positions—How filled—County divided into five districts.

RCW 36.32.0552 Five-member commission—Newly created positions—How filled—County divided into five districts.If the ballot proposition receives majority voter approval, the size of the board of county commissioners shall be increased to five members as provided in this section.The two newly created positions shall be filled at elections to be held in the next year. The county shall, as provided in this section, be divided into five commissioner districts, so that each district shall comprise as nearly as possible one-fifth of the population of the county. No two members of the existing board of county commissioners may, at the time of the designation of such districts, permanently reside in one of the five districts. The division of the county into five districts shall be accomplished as follows:(1) The board of county commissioners shall, by the second Monday of March of the year following the election, adopt a resolution creating the districts;(2) If by the second Tuesday of March of the year following the election the board of county commissioners has failed to create the districts, the prosecuting attorney of the county shall petition the superior court of the county to appoint a referee to designate the five commissioner districts. The referee shall designate such districts by no later than June 1st of the year following the election. The two commissioner districts within which no existing member of the board of county commissioners permanently resides shall be designated as districts four and five.[ 1990 c 252 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.0554 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.0554 - Five-member commission—Newly created positions—Terms of initially elected commissioners.

RCW 36.32.0554 Five-member commission—Newly created positions—Terms of initially elected commissioners.The terms of the persons who are initially elected to positions four and five under RCW 36.32.0552 shall be as follows:(1) If the year in which the primary and general elections are held is an even-numbered year, the person elected to position four shall be elected for a two-year term, and the person elected to position five shall be elected for a four-year term; or(2) If the year in which the primary and general elections are held is an odd-numbered year, the person elected to position four shall be elected for a one-year term, and the person elected to position five shall be elected for a three-year term.The length of the terms shall be calculated from the first day of January in the year following the election. Each person elected pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) of this section shall take office immediately upon the issuance of a certificate of his or her election.Thereafter, persons elected to commissioner positions four and five shall be elected for four-year terms and shall take office at the same time the other members of the board of county commissioners take office.[ 1990 c 252 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.0556 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.0556 - Five-member commissions—Four-year terms—Nominations by districts—Elected by entire county—Quorum.

RCW 36.32.0556 Five-member commissions—Four-year terms—Nominations by districts—Elected by entire county—Quorum.The commissioners in a five-member board of county commissioners shall be elected to four-year staggered terms. Each commissioner shall reside in a separate commissioner district. Each commissioner shall be nominated from a separate commissioner district by the voters of that district. Each shall be elected by the voters of the entire county. Three members of a five-member board of commissioners shall constitute a quorum to do business.[ 1990 c 252 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.0558 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.0558 - Five-member commissions—Vacancies.

RCW 36.32.0558 Five-member commissions—Vacancies.Vacancies on a board of county commissioners consisting of five members shall be filled as provided in RCW 36.32.070, except that:(1) Whenever there are three or more vacancies, the governor shall appoint one or more commissioners until there are a total of three commissioners;(2) Whenever there are two vacancies, the three commissioners shall fill one of the vacancies;(3) Whenever there is one vacancy, the four commissioners shall fill the single vacancy; and(4) Whenever there is a vacancy after the general election in a year that the position appears on the ballot and before the start of the next term, the term of the successor who is of the same party as the incumbent may commence once he or she has qualified as defined in RCW 29A.04.133 and shall continue through the term for which he or she was elected.[ 2015 c 53 § 64; 2003 c 238 § 2; 1990 c 252 § 6.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—2003 c 238: See note following RCW 36.16.110.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.060 - Conditions of official bond.

RCW 36.32.060 Conditions of official bond.The bond of each county commissioner shall be payable to the county, and it shall be conditioned that the commissioner shall well and faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office, and not approve, audit, or order paid any illegal, unwarranted, or unjust claim against the county for personal services.[ 2009 c 549 § 4064; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.060. Prior: 1955 c 157 § 10; prior: 1921 c 132 § 1, part; 1893 c 75 § 7, part; RRS § 4046, part.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.070 - Vacancies on board.

RCW 36.32.070 Vacancies on board.Whenever there is a vacancy in the board of county commissioners, except as provided in RCW 36.32.0558, it shall be filled as follows:(1) If there are three vacancies, the governor of the state shall appoint two of the officers. The two commissioners thus appointed shall then meet and select the third commissioner. If the two appointed commissioners fail to agree upon selection of the third after the expiration of five days from the day they were appointed, the governor shall appoint the remaining commissioner.(2) Whenever there are two vacancies in the office of county commissioner, the governor shall appoint one commissioner, and the two commissioners then in office shall appoint the third commissioner. If they fail to agree upon a selection after the expiration of five days from the day of the governor's appointment, the governor shall appoint the third commissioner.(3) Whenever there is one vacancy in the office of county commissioner, the two remaining commissioners shall fill the vacancy. If the two commissioners fail to agree upon a selection after the expiration of five days from the day the vacancy occurred, the governor shall appoint the third commissioner.(4) Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of county commissioner after the general election in a year that the position appears on the ballot and before the start of the next term, the term of the successor who is of the same party as the incumbent may commence once he or she has qualified as defined in RCW 29A.04.133 and shall continue through the term for which he or she was elected.[ 2015 c 53 § 65; 2003 c 238 § 3; 1990 c 252 § 7; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.070. Prior: 1933 c 100 § 1; RRS § 4038-1.]NOTES:Contingent effective date—2003 c 238: See note following RCW 36.16.110.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.080 - Regular meetings—Joint regular meetings—Regular meetings held outside of the county seat.

RCW 36.32.080 Regular meetings—Joint regular meetings—Regular meetings held outside of the county seat.(1) The county legislative authority of each county shall hold regular meetings at the county seat or at a location designated in accordance with subsection (2) or (3) of this section to transact any business required or permitted by law.(2)(a) Any two or more county legislative authorities may hold a joint regular meeting solely in the county seat of a participating county if the agenda item or items relate to actions or considerations of mutual interest or concern to the participating legislative authorities.(b) A legislative authority participating in a joint regular meeting held in accordance with this subsection (2) must, for purposes of the meeting, comply with notice requirements for special meetings provided in RCW 42.30.080. This subsection (2)(b) does not apply to the legislative authority of the county in which the meeting will be held.(3)(a) As an alternative option that may be exercised no more than once per calendar quarter, regular meetings may be held at a location outside of the county seat but within the county if the county legislative authority determines that holding a meeting at an alternate location would be in the interest of supporting greater citizen engagement in local government.(b) The county legislative authority must give notice of any regular meeting held pursuant to this subsection (3) at least thirty days before the time of the meeting specified in the notice. At a minimum, notice must be:(i) Posted on the county's website;(ii) Published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county; and(iii) Sent via electronic transmission to any resident of the county who has chosen to receive the notice required under this section at an email address.[ 2016 c 189 § 1. Prior: 2015 c 179 § 1; 2015 c 74 § 1; 1989 c 16 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.080; prior: 1893 c 105 § 1; Code 1881 § 2667; 1869 p 303 § 5; 1867 p 53 § 5; 1863 p 541 § 5; 1854 p 420 § 5; RRS § 4047. Cf. 1893 c 75 § 1; RRS § 4048.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.090 - Special meetings—Joint special meetings.

RCW 36.32.090 Special meetings—Joint special meetings.(1) The county legislative authority of each county may hold special meetings at the county seat or at a location designated in accordance with subsection (2) or (3) of this section to transact the business of the county. Notice of a special meeting shall be made as provided in RCW 42.30.080.(2) A special meeting may be held outside of the county seat at any location within the county if the agenda item or items are of unique interest or concern to the citizens of the portion of the county in which the special meeting is to be held.(3) Any two or more county legislative authorities may hold a joint special meeting at the county seat or other agreed upon location within the jurisdiction of a participating county if the agenda item or items relate to actions or considerations of mutual interest or concern to the participating legislative authorities.[ 2015 c 74 § 2; 1989 c 16 § 2; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.090. Prior: Code 1881 § 2669; 1869 p 304 § 7; 1867 p 53 § 7; 1863 p 541 § 7; 1854 p 420 § 7; RRS § 4049. Cf. 1893 c 75 § 2; RRS § 4050.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.100 - Chair of board—Election, powers.

RCW 36.32.100 Chair of board—Election, powers.The board of county commissioners at their first session after the general election shall elect one of its number to preside at its meetings. He or she shall sign all documents requiring the signature of the board, and his or her signature as chair of the board shall be as legal and binding as if all members had affixed their names. In case the chair is absent at any meeting of the board, all documents requiring the signature of the board shall be signed by both members present.[ 2009 c 549 § 4065; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.100. Prior: Code 1881 § 2676; 1869 p 305 § 14; 1867 p 55 § 14; 1863 p 542 § 14; 1854 p 421 § 14; RRS § 4051.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.110 - Clerk of board.

RCW 36.32.110 Clerk of board.The county auditor shall be the clerk of the board of county commissioners unless the board of county commissioners designates one of its employees to serve as clerk who shall attend its meetings and keep a record of its proceedings.[ 1981 c 240 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.110. Prior: Code 1881 § 2668; 1869 p 304 § 6; 1867 p 53 § 6; 1863 p 541 § 6; 1854 p 420 § 6; RRS § 4052.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.121 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.

RCW 36.32.121 Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.In addition to other authority that a county possesses, a county may provide any public improvement as defined under RCW 39.89.020, but this additional authority is limited to participating in the financing of the public improvements as provided under RCW 39.89.050.This section does not limit the authority of a county to otherwise participate in the public improvements if that authority exists elsewhere.[ 2001 c 212 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.122 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.122 - Authority to regulate massage therapists—Limitations.

RCW 36.32.122 Authority to regulate massage therapists—Limitations.(1) A state licensed massage therapist seeking a county license to operate a massage business must provide verification of his or her state massage license as provided for in RCW 18.108.030.(2) The county may charge a licensing or operating fee, but the fee charged a state licensed massage therapist shall not exceed the licensing or operating fee imposed on similar health care providers, such as physical therapists or occupational therapists, operating within the same county.(3) A state licensed massage therapist is not subject to additional licensing requirements not currently imposed on similar health care providers, such as physical therapists or occupational therapists.[ 2016 c 41 § 25; 1991 c 182 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.125 - Adoption of certain regulations proscribed.

RCW 36.32.125 Adoption of certain regulations proscribed.Nothing in this chapter shall permit the counties to adopt, by reference or by ordinance, regulations relating to the subject matter contained in chapters 19.28, 43.22, 70.79, or 70.87 RCW.[ 1971 ex.s. c 117 § 2.]NOTES:Adoption of provisions relating to electricians and electrical installations by ordinance proscribed: RCW 19.28.101.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.127 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.127 - Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs—Minimum penalties.

RCW 36.32.127 Driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs—Minimum penalties.No county may establish a penalty for an act that constitutes the crime of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as provided for in RCW 46.61.502, or the crime of being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, as provided in RCW 46.61.504, that is less than the penalties prescribed for those crimes in RCW 46.61.5055.[ 1995 c 332 § 9; 1994 c 275 § 37; 1983 c 165 § 41.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates—1995 c 332: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.130 - Postponement of action.

RCW 36.32.130 Postponement of action.When only two members are present at a meeting of the board, and a division takes place on any question, the matter under consideration shall be postponed to the next subsequent meeting.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.130. Prior: Code 1881 § 2671; 1869 p 304 § 9; 1867 p 53 § 9; 1863 p 541 § 9; 1854 p 421 § 9; RRS § 4055.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.135 - Official seal.

RCW 36.32.135 Official seal.The county commissioners of each county shall have and use a seal for the purpose of sealing their proceedings, and copies of the same when signed and sealed by the said county commissioners, and attested by their clerk, shall be admitted as evidence of such proceedings in the trial of any cause in any court in this state; and until such seal shall be provided, the private seal of the chair of such board of county commissioners shall be adopted as a seal.[ 2009 c 549 § 4066; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.135. Prior: Code 1881 § 2672; 1854 p 421 § 10; RRS § 4069. Formerly RCW 36.16.080.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.140 - Record of proceedings.

RCW 36.32.140 Record of proceedings.The board of county commissioners shall cause to be recorded, in a book kept for that purpose, all their proceedings and determinations touching all matters properly cognizable before it; and all books, accounts, vouchers, and papers, touching the business or property of the county shall be carefully kept by the clerk, and be open to public inspection.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.140. Prior: Code 1881 § 2675; 1869 p 305 § 13; 1867 p 54 § 13; 1863 p 542 § 13; 1854 p 421 § 13; RRS § 4072.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.150 - Transcribing mutilated records.

RCW 36.32.150 Transcribing mutilated records.The county commissioners shall, when any of the county records become so mutilated that their handling becomes dangerous to the safety of such records, and when in the judgment of the county commissioners it may become necessary to, order the transcribing of said records at a sum not exceeding eight cents per folio of one hundred words, in books to be provided for that purpose by the county.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.150. Prior: 1893 c 14 § 1; RRS § 4065.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.155 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.155 - Transcribing mutilated records—Prior transcribing validated.

RCW 36.32.155 Transcribing mutilated records—Prior transcribing validated.All records transcribed by order of any board of county commissioners in this state prior to the effective date of chapter 14, Laws of 1893, shall be and are hereby declared the legal records of said county the same as if transcribed under the provisions of RCW 36.32.150 through 36.32.170.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.155. Prior: 1893 c 14 § 4; RRS § 4068.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.160 - Transcribing mutilated records—Auditor to direct transcribing, certify.

RCW 36.32.160 Transcribing mutilated records—Auditor to direct transcribing, certify.The books containing the transcribed records shall be certified by the county auditor, under whose direction the transcribing was done, as being true copies of the original.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.160. Prior: 1893 c 14 § 2; RRS § 4066.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.170 - Transcribing mutilated records—Original records to be preserved.

RCW 36.32.170 Transcribing mutilated records—Original records to be preserved.All the original record books, after the transcribing thereof, shall be filed away in the auditor's office and only be used in case of contest on the correctness of the transcribed records.[ 1963 c 4 § 36.32.170. Prior: 1893 c 14 § 3; RRS § 4067.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.200 - Special attorneys, employment of.

RCW 36.32.200 Special attorneys, employment of.It shall be unlawful for a county legislative authority to employ or contract with any attorney or counsel to perform any duty which any prosecuting attorney is authorized or required by law to perform, unless the contract of employment of such attorney or counsel has been first reduced to writing and approved by the presiding superior court judge of the county in writing endorsed thereon. This section shall not prohibit the appointment of deputy prosecuting attorneys in the manner provided by law.Any contract written pursuant to this section shall be limited to two years in duration.[ 1983 c 129 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.200. Prior: 1905 c 25 § 1; RRS § 4075.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.210 - Inventory of county capitalized assets.

RCW 36.32.210 Inventory of county capitalized assets.Each board of county commissioners of the several counties of the state of Washington shall file with the auditor of the county a full and complete inventory of all capitalized assets kept in accordance with standards established by the state auditor.[ 2017 c 37 § 1; 2003 c 53 § 204; 1997 c 245 § 3; 1995 c 194 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 182 § 2; 1963 c 108 § 1; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.210. Prior: 1931 c 95 § 1; RRS § 4056-1. FORMER PARTS OF SECTION: (i) 1931 c 95 § 2; RRS § 4056-2, now codified as RCW 36.32.213. (ii) 1931 c 95 § 3; RRS § 4056-3, now codified as RCW 36.32.215.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.State building code: Chapter 19.27 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 36.32.232 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.232 - Contract goals for county electric ferry vessel procurement.

RCW 36.32.232 Contract goals for county electric ferry vessel procurement.To increase small business participation in ferry vessel procurement, the Washington state department of transportation's office of equal opportunity shall establish contract goals for county electric ferry vessel procurement.(1) The contract goal is defined as a percentage of the contract award amount that the prime contractor must meet by subcontracting with small business enterprises.(2) Small business enterprises intending to benefit from the small business enterprise enforceable goals program established in this section must meet the definition of "small business" in RCW 39.26.010.[ 2021 c 224 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 36.32.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.32 - County Commissioners.|36.32.240 - Competitive bids—Purchasing department—Counties with a population of less than four hundred thousand.

RCW 36.32.240 Competitive bids—Purchasing department—Counties with a population of less than four hundred thousand.(1) In any county the county legislative authority may by resolution establish a county purchasing department.(2) In each county with a population of less than four hundred thousand which exercises this option, the purchasing department shall contract on a competitive basis for all public works, enter into leases of personal property on a competitive basis, and purchase all supplies, materials, and equipment, on a competitive basis, for all departments of the county, as provided in this chapter and chapter 39.04 RCW, except that the county purchasing department is not required to make purchases for the county hospital, or make purchases that are paid from the county road fund or equipment rental and revolving fund.[ 2009 c 229 § 7; 1996 c 219 § 1; 1993 c 198 § 5; 1991 c 363 § 57; 1985 c 169 § 8; 1983 c 3 § 77; 1974 ex.s. c 52 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 144 § 15; 1963 c 4 § 36.32.240. Prior: 1961 c 169 § 1; 1949 c 33 § 1; 1945 c 61 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10322-15.]NOTES:Purpose—Captions not law—1991 c 363: See notes following RCW 2.32.180.Severability—1967 ex.s. c 144: See note following RCW 36.900.030.