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For statutory provisions regarding the appointment of the city clerk, see RCW 35.24.020; for powers and duties of the clerk, see RCW 35.24.120; for provisions regarding official bonds, see RCW 35.24.080.
The city clerk shall be appointed and a deputy city clerk may be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of all of the members of the city council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
(Formerly 2.08.005; Ord. 1043 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1286 § 2(1), 1996; Ord. 1451 § 1, 2000)
The city clerk and deputy city clerk shall have all of the powers granted and duties imposed by state law and city ordinances, now existing or hereinafter adopted, and shall perform such additional duties assigned by the mayor.
(Formerly 2.08.010; Ord. 482 § 1, 1972; Ord. 1286 § 2(2), 1996)
The person appointed to fill the office of city clerk shall qualify before entering upon the duties of the office by furnishing an official bond in the amount of $30,000 at the expense of the city, and by filing with the county division of records and elections an oath to support the governments of the United States of America, the state of Washington, and the city of Pacific, and to faithfully perform the duties of city clerk.
(Ord. 1286 § 2(4), 1996)
The city clerk and deputy city clerk shall receive compensation in an amount fixed by the city council in the annual budget ordinance.
(Ord. 1286 § 2(4), 1996)
The city clerk is hereby appointed to be the city agent responsible to receive claims for damages made under Chapter 4.96 RCW. The city clerk shall be available to receive claims for damages during normal City Hall business hours at Pacific City Hall, 100 Third Avenue Southeast, Pacific, Washington, 98047.
(Ord. 1510 § 1, 2001)