City of Spokane

Spokane Municipal Code

***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 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.130
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article XIII. Board-governed Stand-alone Administrative Departments

Section 03.01B.130 Civil Service

 

  1. Civil Service is an administrative department governed by the Civil Service Commission that performs duties required by Article VI of the City of Spokane Charter, including Civil Service job descriptions, examinations, maintenance of eligibility lists, and the investigation and processing of applications and Civil Service Commission appeals.
  1. The Chief Examiner is the Director of Civil Service.
  1. Pursuant to Section 52 of the City of Spokane Charter, the Chief Examiner is appointed by and reports directly to the Civil Service Commission.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3