Washington Statutes
§ 35.22.050 — Election of freeholders to frame charter.
Washington § 35.22.050
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.22.050 (2026).
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Whenever the population of a city is ten thousand or more, the legislative authority thereof shall provide by ordinance for an election to be held therein for the purpose of electing fifteen freeholders for the purpose of framing a charter for the city. The members of the board of freeholders must be qualified electors and must have been residents of the city for a period of at least two years prior to their election.
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Related
Sorenson v. City of Bellingham
496 P.2d 512 (Washington Supreme Court, 1972)
Legislative History
[1965 ex.s. c 47 s 7;1965 c 7 s 35.22.050. Prior: 1890 p 216 s 3, part; RRS s 8953, part.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 35.01.010
First-class city.§ 35.01.020
Second-class city.§ 35.01.040
Town.§ 35.02.005
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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