Washington Statutes
§ 35.27.140 — Vacancies.
Washington § 35.27.140
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Wash. Rev. Code § 35.27.140 (2026).
Text
(1)The council of a town may declare a council position vacant if that councilmember is absent from the town for three consecutive council meetings without the 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.
(3)A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor.
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Related
State ex rel. Walker v. Ramaker
359 P.2d 813 (Washington Supreme Court, 1961)
Legislative History
[2008 c 50 s 3;1994 c 223 s 22;1965 c 7 s 35.27.140. Prior: (i)1903 c 113 s 6;1890 p 199 s 146; RRS s 9167. (ii) 1907 c 228 s 5, part; RRS s 9203, 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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