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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 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.132
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article XIII. Board-governed Stand-alone Administrative Departments

Section 03.01B.132 Retirement

 

  1. Retirement is an administrative department responsible for processing pensions for the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) and the LEOFF 1 Police and Firefighters’ Pension plans.
  1. Subject to Washington state law, the Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Board and the Firefighters’ Pension Board provide for the proper investment of the money in the respective retirement funds. Under the direction of the respective boards, the Retirement Department administers the investment funds for these pension plans.
  1. The Director of Retirement serves as the administrative head of the Retirement Department. The Director of Retirement is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.  The appointment of the Director of Retirement requires concurrence from the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3