Chapter 1-6A: Specific Officers

Offices Combined:

The office of city clerk shall be combined with the office of city treasurer.

The office of city treasurer is hereby abolished.

The appointive office of city clerk shall be known by the title of "city clerk-treasurer".

Authority To Pay Bills: The clerk-treasurer is hereby authorized to pay regular monthly bills which are received subsequent to the regular monthly meeting of the city council and to present vouchers for said payments for approval by the city council at the next regular monthly meeting of the city council.

Authority To Invest City Funds:

The clerk-treasurer is hereby authorized to invest city funds in savings pass book accounts or certificates of deposit. Only the signature of the clerk-treasurer shall be required to invest or withdraw funds from said accounts.

In addition to the authority established in subsection C1 of this section, the clerk-treasurer is hereby authorized to:

Determine the length of time for certificates of deposit depending upon the circumstances and when the funds will be needed by the city.

Withdraw funds from said accounts as required by the city for expenses.

Service Of Claims For Damages Against City: The clerk-treasurer is hereby appointed as the agent for the service of claims for damages against the city as provided in Revised Code of Washington 4.96.010. The clerk-treasurer may be reached at the City Hall, 216 McNaught Street, Roy, Washington, during normal business hours. In the absence of the clerk-treasurer, such claims for damages may be presented to any assistant or other subordinate of the clerk-treasurer.

(Ord. 169, 11-12-1973, eff. 12-1-1973; Ord. 364, 11-14-1988; Ord. 434, 12-14-1992; Ord. 617, 7-23-2001)

§ 1-6A-2 City Attorney.

Position Established; General Duties: The position of city attorney is hereby established. The duties of the city attorney shall be to advise the city authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the city and shall approve all ordinances as to form. He shall represent the city in all actions brought by or against the city or against city officials in their official capacity. He shall perform such other duties as the city council by ordinance may direct.

Appointment; Qualifications: The position of city attorney is a part time position and shall be appointed by the mayor. The city attorney shall be a practicing attorney and need not be a resident of the city.

Compensation: The city attorney shall receive as compensation for his services a monthly retainer in the amount to be established by the city council in the annual budget. In addition to the amount of his monthly retainer, he shall receive additional compensation for the preparation and trial of all cases, except those tried in the municipal court of the city.

Assistant City Attorney: The city attorney shall have the authority to hire one or more assistant city attorneys who shall be approved by the mayor. The city attorney shall compensate the assistant city attorney for his services.

(Ord. 224, 1-14-1980; Ord. 328, 5-13-1985; amd. 2006 Code)

§ 1-6A-3 Auditing Officer.

The position of auditing officer is hereby created and established. The clerk-treasurer and the assistant clerk shall serve as the auditing officers for the city. The auditing officers shall perform the duties as set forth in Revised Code Of Washington 42.24.080 and the "BARS Manual".

(Ord. 467, 8-8-1994)

§ 1-6A-4 Hearing Examiner.

Office Created; General Duties: The office of the hearing examiner (also referred to as "examiner") is hereby created. The hearing examiner shall interpret, review, and implement land use and flood control regulations as provided in this section, code provisions and other ordinances. Unless otherwise specified, the term "hearing examiner" shall likewise include the term "hearing examiner pro tem".

Appointment: The hearing examiner and hearing examiner pro tem shall be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.

Compensation: The examiner and the examiner pro tem will be retained by contract for the performance of duties described in this section. The compensation to be paid the examiner and examiner pro tem shall be that set in the annual city budget.

Qualifications: The examiner and examiner pro tem shall be appointed solely with regard to their qualifications for the duties of the office. Minimum qualifications shall include being an active member of the state bar association and experience in land use and business and occupation tax quasi-judicial decision making.

Examiner Pro Tem; Qualifications And Duties: The examiner pro tem shall, in the event of the absence or the inability of the examiner to act, have all the duties and powers of the examiner.

Conflict Of Interest:

The examiner shall not conduct or participate in any hearing or decision in which the examiner has a direct or indirect personal interest which might exert such influence upon the examiner that might interfere with his or her decision making process. Any actual or potential conflict of interest shall be disclosed to the parties immediately upon discovery of such conflict.

Participants in the land use and business and occupation tax regulatory process have the right, insofar as possible, to have the examiner free from personal interest or prehearing contacts on land use regulatory matters considered by him or her. It is recognized that there is a countervailing public right to free access to public officials on any matter. The hearing examiner shall disclose matters involving ex parte contacts, conflicts of interest issues or appearance of fairness issues prior to or at the beginning of any matter. The hearing examiner shall recuse him/herself if the hearing examiner believes his/her review of the case would be deemed a conflict of interest or appearance of fairness violation.

Attempting To Improperly Influence Unlawful: No city council member, city official, or any other person shall attempt to interfere with, or improperly influence the examiner in the performance of his or her designated duties.

Duties:

Applications: The examiner shall receive and examine available information, conduct public hearings, prepare the record thereof, and enter findings of fact, conclusions and decisions in the following designated areas:

Those areas specified in title 11 of this code regarding: variances, conditional use applications and appeals from administrative decisions and title 13 of this code regarding flood control decisions.

Site plan approval applications related to any conditional use application.

Those areas specified in title 4, chapter 1 (including article A) of this code, relating to controversies and appeals surrounding the city’s business and occupation tax.

Additional Duties: In addition to the duties set forth in subsection H1 of this section, the hearing examiner shall hear appeals and perform such additional duties as may be provided by the provisions of other ordinances.

(Ord. 588, 12-13-1999; Ord. 696, 12-13-2004; Ord. 857, 9-12-2011)

§ 1-6A-5 Warrant Officers.

The position of warrant officer is hereby established in the Roy police department, as authorized by RCW 35A.21.380. The warrant officer(s) shall have special limited authority as provided for in this section.

The Roy police department is authorized to employ up to two (2) warrant officers.

Minimum qualifications for the position of warrant officer include: be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; satisfactorily completing a Roy police department background investigation, including a polygraph examination, a criminal convictions records check, and a psychological exam; reading, writing, and understanding English; possessing a valid Washington State driver’s license; submission of a satisfactory three (3) year driving abstract; and satisfying all approved training requirements by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Warrant officers shall have the special limited authority to: make arrests authorized by warrant(s) or other court orders; serve civil and criminal court orders, including protection orders, no contact orders, restraining orders, and anti-harassment orders; serve subpoenas; transport to and book arrested persons into federal/state/county/local detention facilities; extradite and transport prisoners; perform physical searches of transported individuals and transport vehicle for contra-band; provide courier services for the city upon direction of the chief of police; provide supervision to offender work crews; provide supervision to community service workers; provide security and bailiff duties for the Roy municipal court; and all duties ancillary to the aforementioned authority. The warrant officers shall also have the authority to perform other duties for the Roy police department that do not require the authority of a commissioned police officer. The warrant officer(s) shall have the authority to perform all duties while armed. The warrant officer(s) may assist police officers in their work by performing logistical or auxiliary functions during in-progress events. The warrant officer may assist in special events, such as rodeo, permitted events with traffic control, scene security, etc.

Training requirements for warrant officers shall be established by the Roy chief of police and approved by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Knowledge And Skills:

Knowledge of the city of Roy street names and buildings.

Knowledge of police practices and procedures and the laws of arrest within the scope of the warrant officer classifications.

Ability to read, understand, interpret laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and to explain regulations and procedures to the general public.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, recognizing actual and potential dangers, and to determine a proper course of action.

Ability to learn and apply federal, state and city laws and department policies and procedures governing work performed.

Ability to develop and maintain an efficient system for the coordination of the warrant serving process.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive communications.

Ability to deal with the public and other employees using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.

Ability to do repetitive, detailed work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

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Ability to utilize computerized record keeping systems.

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Good oral and written communications skills.

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Ability to complete department course in the use and safe operation of firearms.

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Ability to complete reports in a timely and accurate manner.

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Problem-solving/decision-making skills, adaptability/flexibility, and the ability to exercise seasoned judgment under stress.

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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Ability and willingness to occasionally work an abnormal work schedule including evenings and weekends.

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Physical ability to perform required duties. While the possibility of physical confrontation always exists in this position the warrant officer is expected to call for assistance in difficult situations.

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Ability to complete other training as required.

Working Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in any and all property existing in the city of Roy and its environment.

Warrant officers shall not be entitled to death, disability, or retirement benefits pursuant to Chapter 41.26 RCW on the basis of service as a warrant officer(s) as described in this section.

(Ord. 1003, 6-27-2022)