Chapter 2.08
STATUTORY OFFICES, DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND EMPLOYMENTS1
Sections
2.08.050 Departments, divisions, offices, employments.
2.08.060 City hours of business.
2.08.010 Statutory offices.
Pursuant to chapter 35A.13 RCW the statutory appointive offices of chief of police, city attorney, and city clerk are established. [Ord. 1135 § 2(2)(part), 1995; Ord. 982 § 1(part), 1992. Formerly 2.05.010.]
2.08.020 Chief of police.
The chief of police is appointed by the city manager upon the basis of qualifications and experience for such office. The chief of police is excluded from the provisions of civil service contained in chapter 41.12 RCW, and may be removed from office in accordance with the city personnel manual. Subordinates to the chief of police who qualify as classified employees under chapter 41.12 RCW are appointed and removed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 41.12 RCW and the “Rules and Regulations” of the Des Moines Civil Service Commission. The chief of police so appointed shall qualify before entering upon his or her duties by furnishing a fidelity bond at the expense of the city in a sum to be set by the city manager and upon filing his or her oath to support the governments of the United States, the state, and the city and to the faithful performance of his or her duties. The powers and duties of the chief of police and the subordinates of the chief of police are those granted under the laws of the state, the ordinances of the city, and as determined by the city manager by written executive order. [Ord. 1135 § 2(2)(part), 1995; Ord. 982 § 1(A), 1992. Formerly 2.05.020.]
2.08.030 City attorney.
The city attorney is appointed by the city manager upon the basis of qualifications and experience for such office. The city attorney may be removed from office in accordance with the city personnel manual. The city manager is authorized to appoint subordinates to the city attorney, which are known as assistant city attorney. The city attorney advises the authorities and officers of the city in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city and approves all ordinances as to form. The city attorney represents the city in all actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacity. The city attorney performs such other legal duties as are determined by the city manager by written executive order. [Ord. 1135 § 2(2)(part), 1995; Ord. 982 § 1(B), 1992. Formerly 2.05.030.]
2.08.040 City clerk.
The city clerk is appointed by the city manager upon the basis of qualifications and experience for such office. The city clerk performs such duties as are specified by the Revised Code of Washington and the ordinances of the city and such other duties as are determined by the city manager by written executive order. [Ord. 1135 § 2(2)(part), 1995; Ord. 982 § 1(C), 1992. Formerly 2.05.040.]
2.08.050 Departments, divisions, offices, employments.
The city manager is authorized to establish such departments, divisions, offices, and employments as the city manager may find necessary or advisable to properly manage the business and affairs of the city, subject to such direction as the city council may wish to exercise through the budgetary process. [Ord. 1135 § 2(2)(part), 1995; Ord. 982 § 2, 1992. Formerly 2.05.050.]
2.08.060 City hours of business.
City Hall shall be open for the transaction of business from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, and except as otherwise provided for by City policy. [Ord. 1683 § 1, 2017.]
For statutory provision regarding the authority under the council-manager plan to establish the necessary city departments and appointment of department heads and officials, see RCW 35A.13.080(2) and 35A.13.090.