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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 01
Chapter 01.04B
Section 01.04B.080
 

Title 01 General Provisions

Chapter 01.04B Code of Ethics

Part 2 – Ethics Commission

Section 01.04B.080 Composition of the Ethics Commission
  1. The Ethics Commission shall be comprised of seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The initial six members shall be appointed for a one-, two- and three-year term and may be reappointed for one additional three-year term. The seventh member who shall be appointed by members of the Ethics Commission shall serve an initial three-year term and may be reappointed for a second three-year term.  
  1. Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for conducting a meeting and  transaction of business.  A simple majority of the quorum is necessary to take action, other than action by the Commission in determining and issuing its written findings and conclusions regarding a complaint, inquiry or request for an advisory opinion, which shall require four affirmative votes of the Commission members present for the meeting. 
  1. The Ethics Commission appointees shall include representatives from the following segments of the community:
  1. A person with a professional or academic background in the legal profession including attorneys, law professors, administrative law judges, or members of the judiciary.
  1. A person from local business with experience in human resources/personnel.
  1. A person who possesses familiarity with government and the political process.
  1. A person with experience in ethics.
  1. All reasonable efforts shall be used to locate individuals who satisfy the requirements in subsection (A). In the event that any one of the requirements in subsection (A) cannot reasonably be satisfied, a substitute may be appointed. The substitute shall have a background in a profession which includes a code of ethics as an element of the profession.
  1. The City Attorney shall appoint a Staff Director to the Ethics Commission. The Staff Director shall provide assistance to the Commission as necessary for the Commission to fulfill its obligations and duties.
  1. Commission members shall serve without compensation.

Date Passed: Monday, July 8, 2024

Effective Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

ORD C36532 Section 1