Chapter 2.64
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION1
Sections:
2.64.020 Governing provisions.
2.64.030 Civil service test – Fee.
2.64.040 Attendance at meetings.
2.64.050 Filling of vacancies – Provisional and temporary period.
2.64.060 Appointment and hiring of officers and employees.
2.64.010 Creation.
A. In accordance with the provisions of Chapters 41.08 and 41.12 RCW, there is created a civil service commission composed of five persons appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council to exercise the powers and to perform the duties established by that state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of all full-paid police officers, except the police chief and public safety director.
B. Three members of the civil service commission shall constitute a quorum and the votes of any three members of the commission concurring shall be sufficient for the decision of all matters and the transaction of all business to be decided or transacted by the commission. (Ord. 1998 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1667 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1316 § 6, 1997; Ord. 1281 § 2, 1995; Ord. 1189 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1175 § 3, 1992; Ord. 507 § 1, 1972; Ord. 477 § 1, 1970).
2.64.015 Terms.
A. The terms for all positions on the commission shall be for six years. Persons appointed to a position during the pendency of the term for that position shall serve until the end of the term. The expiration date of the terms shall be staggered so not more than three positions expire in the same year.
B. No person shall be appointed to a position on the commission unless he or she is a resident of the city and has been a resident of the city for at least three years immediately preceding the appointment. (Ord. 1316 § 7, 1997).
2.64.020 Governing provisions.
Except as hereinafter specifically provided, the provisions of Chapters 41.08 and 41.12 RCW shall control the selection, appointment and employment of all full-paid employees of the police departments of the city, except the police chief and public safety director. (Ord. 1998 § 1, 2019; Ord. 1667 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1316 § 8, 1997; Ord. 1281 § 3, 1995; Ord. 1175 § 4, 1992; Ord. 507 § 1, 1972; Ord. 477 § 2, 1970).
2.64.030 Civil service test – Fee.
There shall be a fee for the taking of the civil service test as established by city resolution. (Ord. 1375 § 9, 1998; Ord. 1091 § 1, 1990; Ord. 912 § 1, 1983).
2.64.040 Attendance at meetings.
If any member of the civil service commission absents himself, unless by permission of the commission, from three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, such absence shall be deemed prima facie evidence of dereliction of duty. (Ord. 941 § 4, 1984).
2.64.050 Filling of vacancies – Provisional and temporary period.
A. Whenever a position in the classified service becomes vacant, the appointing power, if it desires to fill the vacancy, shall request from the commission the name and address of persons eligible for appointment to the vacant position. The commission shall certify the names of the three persons highest on the appropriate eligible list for the class to which the vacant position has been allocated, who are willing to accept employment. If more than one vacancy is to be filled, three persons shall be certified for each vacancy. The appointing authority, after consideration of the three certified persons, may appoint one of the three certified persons to the vacant position. If there are less than three names on the appropriate eligible list, the appointing authority may:
1. Appoint one of the individuals whose name is certified; or
2. Call for a new examination which will result in three or more names being certified for the vacant position.
B. Provisional or temporary appointments may continue for, but shall not exceed, six months in any one 12-month period; provided, that upon good cause shown, the commission may in its discretion extend a provisional or temporary appointment for one additional three-month period. (Ord. 1189 § 2, 1992).
2.64.060 Appointment and hiring of officers and employees.
Except as provided in PMC 2.64.050 (civil service), all appointments and hiring by the mayor shall require a majority of council to confirm and approve the action. (Ord. 1830 § 1, 2012).
For statutory provisions regarding civil service for police, see Chapter 41.12 RCW and RCW 35.21.350.