Washington Statutes

§ 35A.13.090 — Creation of departments, offices, and employment—Compensation.

Washington § 35A.13.090
JurisdictionWashington
Title 35AOPTIONAL MUNICIPAL CODE
Ch. 35A.13COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN OF GOVERNMENT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 35A.13.090 (2026).

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On recommendation of the city manager or upon its own action, the council may create such departments, offices, and employments as it may find necessary or advisable and may determine the powers and duties of each department or office. Compensation of appointive officers and employees may be fixed by ordinance after recommendations are made by the city manager. The appointive officers shall include a city clerk and a chief of police or other law enforcement officer. Pursuant to recommendation of the city manager, the council shall make provision for obtaining legal counsel for the city, either by appointment of a city attorney on a full time or part time basis, or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services.

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Related

Musso-Escude v. Edwards
4 P.3d 151 (Court of Appeals of Washington, 2000)
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Legislative History

[1967 ex.s. c 119 s 35A.13.090.]

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