Title 35A — Title 35A OPTIONAL MUNICIPAL CODE
57 chapters · 481 sections in this title.
RCW 35A.02.010 Adoption of noncharter code city classification authorized.
0.9K chars
Any incorporated city or town may become a noncharter code city in accordance with, and be governed by, the provisions of this title relating to noncharter code cities and may select one of the plans of government authorized by this title. A city or town adopting and organizing u…
RCW 35A.02.020 Petition method—Direct.
2.4K chars
When a petition is filed, signed by registered voters of an incorporated city or town, in number equal to not less than fifty percent of the votes cast at the last general municipal election, seeking the adoption by the city or town of the classification of noncharter code city, …
RCW 35A.02.025 Referendum.
0.7K chars
Upon the filing of a referendum petition in the manner provided in RCW 35A.29.170 signed by qualified electors in number equal to not less than ten percent of the votes cast in the last general municipal election, such resolution as authorized by RCW 35A.02.020 shall be referred …
RCW 35A.02.030 Resolution method.
1.9K chars
When a majority of the legislative body of an incorporated city or town determines that it would serve the best interests and general welfare of such municipality to change the classification of such city or town to that of noncharter code city, such legislative body may, by reso…
RCW 35A.02.035 Referendum.
0.4K chars
Upon the filing of a referendum petition in the manner provided in RCW 35A.29.170 signed by qualified electors of an incorporated city or town in number equal to not less than ten percent of the votes cast in the last general municipal election, such resolution shall be referred …
RCW 35A.02.040 Certification of ordinance—Transcript of record to secretary of state.
1.1K chars
When one or more ordinances are passed under RCW 35A.02.020 or 35A.02.030, as now or hereafter amended, the clerk of the city or town shall forward to the secretary of state a certified copy of any such ordinance. Upon the filing in the office of the secretary of state of a certi…
RCW 35A.02.050 Election of new officers.
3.5K chars
The first election of officers where required for reorganization under a different general plan of government newly adopted in a manner provided in RCW 35A.02.020, 35A.02.030, 35A.06.030, or 35A.06.060, as now or hereafter amended, shall be at the next general municipal election …
RCW 35A.02.055 Election of new officers—Exception where same general plan of government is retained.
1.9K chars
Where a city elects to become a noncharter code city under one of the optional plans of government provided in Title 35A RCW for code cities which involves the same general plan of government as that under which the city operated prior to the choice and where with the change in c…
RCW 35A.02.060 Petition for election.
1.2K chars
When a petition which is sufficient under the rules set forth in RCW 35A.01.040 is filed with the legislative body of an incorporated city or town, signed by qualified electors of such municipality in number equal to not less than ten percent of the votes cast at the last general…
RCW 35A.02.070 Resolution for election.
0.6K chars
The legislative body of an incorporated city or town may, by resolution, submit to the voters in the next general municipal election if one is to be held within one hundred and eighty days after passage of the resolution, or in a special election to be called for that purpose not…
RCW 35A.02.080 Election of officers upon approval of plan of government by voters.
0.6K chars
If the majority of votes cast at an election for organization under a plan provided in this title favor the plan, the city or town shall elect in accordance with RCW 35A.02.050 the officers for the positions created. The former officers of the municipality shall, upon the electio…
RCW 35A.02.090 Alternative plan of government.
0.4K chars
Proposals for each of the plans of government authorized by this title may be placed on the ballots in the same election by timely petition as provided in this chapter. When the ballot contains alternative proposals for each of the plans of government the ballot shall clearly sta…
RCW 35A.02.120 Effective date of reclassification and reorganization.
0.5K chars
Upon the filing of the certified copy of the resolution with the secretary of state, the county auditor shall issue certificates of election to the successful candidates for the offices under the plan of government for which a majority of the votes were cast, and upon the issuanc…
RCW 35A.02.130 Adoption of classification of noncharter code city without change of governmental plan.
1.1K chars
Any incorporated city or town governed under a plan of government authorized prior to the time this title takes effect may become a noncharter code city without changing such plan of government by the use of the petition-for-election or resolution-for-election procedures provided…
RCW 35A.02.140 Petition or resolution pending—Restriction—Exception.
0.7K chars
While proceedings are pending under any petition or resolution relating to reclassification of a municipality or reorganization of the government thereof pursuant to this chapter, no resolution shall be passed for the purpose of initiating other such proceedings or submitting oth…