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For statutory provisions authorizing a town to combine the offices of clerk and treasurer, see RCW 35.27.180; for the effect of such consolidation upon the offices, see RCW 35.27.190.
There is hereby established the office of the city clerk, to be filled or vacated by appointment or removal by the mayor. The city clerk shall attend all meetings of the council and keep a permanent journal of its proceedings, record all ordinances and resolutions and serve as custodian of the city seal and official city records. In addition, the city clerk shall have all of the powers granted and duties imposed by laws of the state and ordinances and resolutions of the city, now existing or hereinafter adopted. The city clerk shall receive compensation as may be fixed by the city council at the time the budget is made, as provided by law. With the consent of the mayor, a special projects coordinator may be appointed to assist the city administration with various tasks and projects that arise in the normal course of business, or that are assigned by the mayor.
(Ord. 819 § 1, 1990; Ord. 988 § 6, 1996)
The city clerk is hereby appointed to be the city agent responsible to receive claims for damages made under RCW Title 4. Other than vacation, sick leave, and other temporary absences, the city clerk shall be available to receive claims for damages during normal City Hall business hours at North Bend City Hall, 920 SE Cedar Falls Way, North Bend, Washington, 98045.
(Ord. 1132 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1695 § 3, 2019)