[1]
For statutory provisions pertaining to civil service for city police, see Chapter 41.12 RCW; for provisions on civil service in code cities, see RCW 35A.41.020.
Except as provided in this chapter, the system commonly known as civil service, as set forth in Chapter 41.12 RCW, as amended, is adopted for the police department of the city, and all full-time paid employees therein, and all advancements, demotions, suspensions, discharges or control thereof, and of the members thereof, shall be under the control of and governed by civil service rules prescribed in or adopted pursuant to that Chapter 41.12 RCW as the same may have been heretofore or may be hereafter amended.
(Ord. 381 § 1, 1972)
There is created, for the administration of such civil service for the police department, a civil service commission composed of three members who shall be appointed by the mayor of the city. The term of office of such civil service commission shall be six years, except that the first three members of such commission shall be appointed for different terms, as follows: one to serve for a period of two years, one to serve for a period of four years, and one to serve for a period of six years. In the event any civil service commissioner shall resign, become disqualified or be removed for cause, another commissioner shall be appointed to take his place for the unexpired portion of the term.
(Ord. 381 § 2, 1972)
The commission shall organize itself, hold meetings, adopt rules and regulations, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the commission in accordance with state law.
(Ord. 381 § 3, 1972)
All applicants for employment with, advancement in, or the filling of a vacancy in the police department of the city shall be required to have the qualifications, have a tenure of office, and be subject to removal, as provided in the civil service regulations adopted by the commission consistent with state law, except that notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 41.12.100, in the employment, advancement and filling of vacancies in the department, the commission shall certify to the appointing power the names of the three persons highest on the eligible list for the class (or the list held appropriate for such class) to which the vacant position has been allocated, who are willing to accept employment.
(Ord. 381 § 4, 1972)
All members of the present police department of the city shall be entitled to the benefits accruing under this chapter and Chapter 41.12 RCW, as amended, including retaining their present positions and ranks without being subjected to the examination and investigations to be required for the appointment of all subsequent employees of the police department.
(Ord. 381 § 5, 1972)