Chapter 2.36
APPOINTMENTS OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
Sections:
2.36.030 Residential qualifications.
2.36.010 Appointments.
All appointments to boards, commissions, regular full- and part-time employment positions within the city shall be made by the mayor subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement, civil service rule or regulation and subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council. Temporary employment positions are exempt from council confirmation. All appointments shall be made on the basis of ability and training or experience of the appointees in the duties they are to perform from among persons qualified to act in such capacities or as otherwise required in RCW 35A.12.090. The mayor shall have the power of removal of such appointee subject to any applicable collective bargaining agreement and any civil service law or regulation and upon notification to council of his or her reasons in executive session. (Ord. 505 § 1, 1995).
2.36.020 Confirmation.
(1) All appointments of city officials and employees shall be confirmed by the city council as set forth in RCW 35A.12.090.
(2) Whenever a vacancy occurs, the city council will review the specifications of that position and revise it as needed before the vacancy is filled.
(3) The city council may, upon request and with concurrence with the mayor, review applications received for the vacant position. The city council may, upon request and with concurrence with the mayor, interview the top candidates for the vacant position. (Ord. 505 § 2, 1995).
2.36.030 Residential qualifications.
There shall be no residential qualifications to appointive city officials or employees. (Ord. 505 § 3, 1995).