Washington § 35.23.845 Code city retaining former second-class city plan—City council—Presiding officer—Voting rights.

Washington Statutes

§ 35.23.845 — Code city retaining former second-class city plan—City council—Presiding officer—Voting rights.

Washington § 35.23.845

Title 35CITIES AND TOWNS

Ch. 35.23SECOND-CLASS CITIES

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Bluebook

Wash. Rev. Code § 35.23.845 (2026).

Text

In a city initially classified as a second-class city prior to January 1, 1993, that retained its second-class city plan of government when the city reorganized as a noncharter code city, the mayor shall have a vote only in the case of a tie in the votes of the councilmembers. The president of the council while presiding or the president pro tempore shall have the right to vote upon all questions coming before the council.

A majority of all the members elected shall be necessary to pass any ordinance appropriating for any purpose the sum of five hundred dollars or upwards or any ordinance imposing any assessment, tax, or license or in any wise increasing or diminishing the city revenue.

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In a city initially classified as a second-class city prior to January 1, 1993, that retained its second-class city plan of government when the city reorganized as a noncharter code city, the mayor shall have a vote only in the case of a tie in the votes of the councilmembers. The president of the council while presiding or the president pro tempore shall have the right to vote upon all questions coming before the council.

A majority of all the members elected shall be necessary to pass any ordinance appropriating for any purpose the sum of five hundred dollars or upwards or any ordinance imposing any assessment, tax, or license or in any wise increasing or diminishing the city revenue.

Legislative History

[1994 c 81 s 33;1965 c 7 s 35.23.280. Prior: (i) 1907 c 241 s 28, part;1890 p 148 s 37; RRS s 9033, part. (ii)1907 c 241 s 61;1890 p 159 s 51; RRS s 9064. Formerly RCW35.23.280.]