Chapter 2.15
DEPARTMENT HEAD SELECTION AND REMOVAL
Sections:
2.15.020 Department heads—Enumerated.
2.15.010 Purpose of chapter.
The intent of the city in the adoption of this chapter is to provide to those personnel of the city who are without the protection of either the police or fire civil service systems and who hold executive positions a job security and protection from removal from their position with the city. The job protection afforded the department heads designated below is to be considered as a form of civil service for the purposes of RCW 35A.12.090. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), 2000).
2.15.020 Department heads—Enumerated.
The city is organized into departments which are directed by heads. The following department heads shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter: city clerk, finance officer, public works director, community development director, police chief and fire chief. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), 2000).
2.15.030 Appointment.
The city clerk, finance officer, public works director, community development director, police chief and fire chief shall be appointed by the mayor and shall be confirmed by a majority of the whole council before assuming office. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), 2000).
2.15.040 Removal.
The city clerk, finance officer, public works director, community development director, police chief and fire chief shall serve until removed as provided in this chapter or until their resignation, death or disqualification to hold office. The mayor may recommend removal, with or without cause, of any of the officials listed above. Such recommendation for removal shall require the confirmation of a majority of the whole council before becoming effective. The mayor shall have the power to suspend any of the above listed officials without pay, pending a vote by the city council upon the mayor’s recommendation of removal. (Ord. 1057 § 1 (part), 2000).