Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 35.10 - Consolidation and Annexation of Cities and Towns.
35.10.265 - Annexation—When effective—Ordinance.

RCW 35.10.265
Annexation—When effective—Ordinance.

Immediately after the filing of the statement of an annexation election, the legislative body of the annexing city may, if it deems it wise or expedient, adopt an ordinance providing for the annexation. Upon the date fixed in the ordinance of annexation, the area annexed shall become a part of the annexing city. The clerk of the annexing city shall transmit a certified copy of this ordinance to the secretary of state and the office of financial management.

[ 1985 c 281 § 17; 1981 c 157 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 89 § 10.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 35 - Cities and Towns

Chapter 35.10 - Consolidation and Annexation of Cities and Towns.

35.10.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

35.10.203 - Purpose.

35.10.207 - "City" defined.

35.10.217 - Methods for annexation.

35.10.240 - Annexation—Canvass of votes.

35.10.265 - Annexation—When effective—Ordinance.

35.10.300 - Disposition of property and assets following consolidation or annexation.

35.10.310 - Assets and liabilities of component cities—Taxation to pay claims.

35.10.315 - Adoption of final budget and levy of property taxes.

35.10.317 - Receipt of state funds.

35.10.320 - Continuation of ordinances.

35.10.331 - Unassumed indebtedness.

35.10.350 - Cancellation, acquisition of franchise or permit for operation of public service business in territory annexed.

35.10.360 - Annexation—Transfer of fire department employees.

35.10.365 - Annexation—Transfer of fire department employees—Rights and benefits.

35.10.370 - Annexation—Transfer of fire department employees—Notice—Time limitation.

35.10.400 - Consolidation.

35.10.410 - Consolidation—Submission of ballot proposal—Initiation by resolution of legislative body.

35.10.420 - Consolidation—Submission of ballot proposal—Initiation by petition.

35.10.430 - Consolidation—Form of government.

35.10.440 - Consolidation—Assumption of general obligation indebtedness.

35.10.450 - Consolidation—Public meetings on proposal—Role of boundary review board.

35.10.460 - Consolidation—Ballot questions.

35.10.470 - Consolidation—Canvass of votes.

35.10.480 - Consolidation—Elections of officials—Effective date of consolidation.

35.10.490 - Consolidation—Name of city.

35.10.500 - Consolidation—Costs of election and public meetings.

35.10.510 - Consolidation—Transfer of fire department employees.

35.10.520 - Consolidation—Transfer of fire department employees—Rights and benefits.

35.10.530 - Consolidation—Transfer of fire department employees—Notice—Time limitation.

35.10.550 - Consolidation—Wards.