RCW 35A.12.065
Pro tempore appointments.
Biennially at the first meeting of a new council, or periodically, the members thereof, by majority vote, may designate one of their number as mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor for such period as the council may specify, to serve in the absence or temporary disability of the mayor; or, in lieu thereof, the council may, as the need may arise, appoint any qualified person to serve as mayor pro tempore in the absence or temporary disability of the mayor. In the event of the extended excused absence or disability of a councilmember, the remaining members by majority vote may appoint a councilmember pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability.
[ 2009 c 549 § 3007; 1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.12.065.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.12 - Mayor-Council Plan of Government.
35A.12.010 - Elective city officers—Size of council.
35A.12.020 - Appointive officers—Duties—Compensation.
35A.12.030 - Eligibility to hold elective office.
35A.12.040 - Elections—Terms of elective officers—Numbering of council positions.
35A.12.060 - Vacancy for nonattendance.
35A.12.065 - Pro tempore appointments.
35A.12.070 - Compensation of elective officers—Expenses.
35A.12.080 - Oath and bond of officers.
35A.12.090 - Appointment and removal of officers—Terms.
35A.12.100 - Duties and authority of the mayor—Veto—Tie-breaking vote.
35A.12.110 - Council meetings.
35A.12.120 - Council—Quorum—Rules—Voting.
35A.12.130 - Ordinances—Style—Requisites—Veto.
35A.12.140 - Adoption of codes by reference.
35A.12.150 - Ordinances—Authentication and recording.
35A.12.160 - Publication of ordinances or summary—Public notice of hearings and meeting agendas.
35A.12.170 - Audit and allowance of demands against city.