Washington Statutes
§ 35.63.020 — Commissioners—Manner of appointment.
Washington § 35.63.020
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 35.63.020 (2026).
Text
If any council or board desires to avail itself of the powers conferred by this chapter it shall create a city or county planning commission consisting of from three to twelve members to be appointed by the mayor or chair of the municipality and confirmed by the council or board: PROVIDED, That in cities of the first class having a commission form of government consisting of three or more members, the commissioner of public works shall appoint the planning commission, which appointment shall be confirmed by a majority of the city commissioners. Cities of the first class operating under self-government charters may extend the membership and the duties and powers of its commission beyond those prescribed in this chapter.
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Related
Sharninghouse v. City of Bellingham
480 P.2d 233 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 1971)
Nelson v. City of Seattle
395 P.2d 82 (Washington Supreme Court, 1964)
Legislative History
[2009 c 549 s 2113;1965 c 7 s 35.63.020. Prior: (i) 1935 c 44 s 2, part; RRS s 9322-2, part. (ii)1935 c 44 s 12; RRS s 9322-12.]
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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Washington § 35.63.020, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wa/35.63.020.