Chapter 2.56
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION1
Sections:
2.56.010 Created – Civil service commission powers.
2.56.020 Organization and meetings.
2.56.010 Created – Civil service commission powers.
A civil service commission for the city shall be, and the same is, created and established, which commission shall be composed of three persons, who shall be appointed by the city manager, subject to the approval of the city council. The members of the civil service commission shall serve without compensation and such commission shall have the powers, duties, and qualifications as prescribed in Chapter 41.08 RCW relating to civil service in the fire department; provided, however, any person appointed as chief of police or fire chief after July 1, 1987, shall be excluded from civil service classification, and in Chapter 41.12 RCW, relating to civil service in the police department; provided, that any person appointed as chief of police or fire chief after July 1, 1987, shall be excluded from civil service classification. [Ord. 766B, 2004; Ord. 504B, 1993.]
2.56.020 Organization and meetings.
Immediately after appointment, the commission shall organize by electing one of its members chair, and hold regular meetings at least once a month and such additional meetings as may be required for the proper discharge of their duties. They shall appoint a secretary and chief examiner, who shall keep the records of the commission, preserve all reports made to it, superintend and keep a record of all examinations held under its direction, and perform such other duties as the commission may prescribe. [Ord. 504B, 1993.]
Code reviser’s note: For statutory provisions on civil service for city firemen, see Chapter 41.08 RCW. For statutory provisions on civil service for city police, see Chapter 41.12 RCW. For provisions on civil service in code cities, see RCW 35A.41.020.