Chapter 2.20
CITY CLERK1
Sections:
2.20.010 Created.
There is created the office of city clerk pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington. [Ord. 1665 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 717 § 1, 1982.]
2.20.020 Appointment.
The city clerk shall be appointed by the mayor or the mayor’s designee. The city clerk shall serve without a definite term at the discretion of the mayor or designee. [Ord. 1665 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
2.20.030 Duties.
The city clerk duties shall be defined by a written job description and generally include all duties related to attesting, planning, organizing and supporting the activities and operations of the city council legislative processes. The city clerk is designated as the public records officer and is responsible for the care and destruction of public records, and coordinating, monitoring and/or responding to all public records requests. Any bond required for the city clerk for the performance of duties may be satisfied by a blanket bond as set out in Chapter 2.12 LMC. References to city clerk-treasurer shall refer to the city clerk only to the extent of the duties of that position set out in this section. [Ord. 1665 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
2.20.040 Removal.
The mayor or designee shall have the power of removal of the city clerk subject to any applicable law, rule, or regulation relating to civil service. [Ord. 1665 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022.]
For statutory provisions concerning the appointment and duties of city clerks, see RCW 35A.12.020, 35A.12.150, 35A.14.700, and 35A.33.052.
Prior ordinance history: Ords. 372 and 484.