Title 03 Administration and Personnel
Chapter 03.14 Public Rule Authority
Section 03.14.080 Effective Date; Construction with Other Law
Once approved as provided in this Chapter, any Public Rule shall be binding on all persons and deemed a law of general applicability. No Public Rule may conflict with any provision of federal or state law, with the City Charter or with the Spokane Municipal Code. Whenever possible, the Public Rule shall be construed and applied consistent with applicable law.
Date Passed: Monday, November 24, 2025
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ORD C36752 Section 3
Section 03.14.080 Effect on Existing Public Rules
Any Public Rule adopted or modified prior to the effective date of this ordinance, whether or not denominated as such, shall be subject to the adoption process set forth in this Chapter; provided, that any such Public Rule clearly denominated as such and approved by council resolution less than one year prior to the effective date of this ordinance may remain in effect for three (3) years after its stated effective date unless specifically repealed or modified in accordance with this Chapter. Departments may continue to enforce such Public Rules for more than three (3) years after the effective date of this ordinance without City Council review, so long as public notice and City Council review has been initiated as provided in Section 3.14.030 and is pending during such enforcement period. Any existing Public Rule not reviewed by the City Council as provided in this section shall be null and void, except as to any pending case or controversy under such Public Rule.
Date Passed: Monday, November 24, 2025
Effective Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ORD C36752 Section 3
