Washington Statutes
§ 35.18.200 — Mayor—Duties.
Washington § 35.18.200
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.18.200 (2026).
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The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council, and be recognized as the head of the city or town for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law.
He or she shall have no regular administrative duties, but in time of public danger or emergency, if so authorized by the council, shall take command of the police, maintain law, and enforce order.
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Legislative History
[2009 c 549 s 2032;1965 c 7 s 35.18.200. Prior:1955 c 337 s 10; prior: 1943 c 271 s 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 9198-17, part.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 35.01.010
First-class city.§ 35.01.020
Second-class city.§ 35.01.040
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Purpose.§ 35.02.010
Authority for incorporation—Number of inhabitants required.(Effective until June 30, 2028.)§ 35.02.030
Petition for incorporation—Contents.§ 35.02.035
Petition—Auditor's duties.§ 35.02.037
Petition—Notice of certification.§ 35.02.039
Public hearing—Time limitations.§ 35.02.040
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