Chapter 2.70 DISABILITY BOARD

Chapter 2.70
DISABILITY BOARD

Sections:

2.70.010 Disability board created – Purpose.

Pursuant to the authority of Chapter 41.26 RCW, there is created a Federal Way disability board (“board”) having jurisdiction over members of Plan I of the law enforcement officers’ and firefighters’ retirement system.

(Ord. No. 23-960, § 33, 6-20-23; Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-92.)

2.70.020 Duties and responsibilities.

The board shall perform all functions, exercise all powers, and make all determinations as may be specified in Chapter 41.26 RCW and as the same may be amended from time to time. The board is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to aid the administration of matters presented to the board. Such rules and regulations shall be reduced to writing and a copy thereof shall be filed with the city clerk for examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-960, § 34, 6-20-23; Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-93.)

2.70.030 Membership and appointment.

(1) Board members are to be appointed or elected as provided by RCW 41.26.110 and this chapter. All members of the board shall serve for a two-year term. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms of a member whose death, resignation, or removal creates a vacancy. The board shall consist of five voting members as follows:

(a) Two members from the Federal Way city council to be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the Federal Way city council;

(b) One law enforcement officer, active or retired, who is or was employed by the city, or an alternative member representing the interest of law enforcement officers elected pursuant to RCW 41.26.110; and

(c) Two members from the public at large who have been residents of the city for at least one year immediately preceding such appointment, and who are electors (registered voters) of the county in which they reside, to be appointed by the other three members appointed pursuant to subsections (1)(a) and (b) of this section.

(d) In addition to the voting members, the mayor may serve, or he may appoint an employee of the city to serve, as an ex officio member without authority to vote. The ex officio member shall serve at the will of the mayor.

(e) The board shall elect from its membership a chair who shall serve a one-year term.

(2) Board members shall serve without compensation.

(3) Each member has a responsibility to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to being appointed and as they may arise at any time thereafter.

(Ord. No. 23-960, § 35, 6-20-23; Ord. No. 10-669, § 18, 9-21-10; Ord. No. 95-253, § 1, 12-5-95. Code 2001 § 2-94.)