RCW 35A.13.033
Election on proposition to designate person elected to position one as chair—Subsequent holders of position one to be chair.
The city council of a council-manager city may by resolution place before the voters of the city, a proposition to designate the person elected to council position one as the chair of the council with the powers and duties set forth in RCW 35A.13.030. If a majority of those voting on the proposition cast a positive vote, then at all subsequent general elections at which position one is on the ballot, the person who is elected to position one shall become the chair upon taking office.
[ 2009 c 549 § 3019; 1975 1st ex.s. c 155 § 3.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 35A - Optional Municipal Code
Chapter 35A.13 - Council-Manager Plan of Government.
35A.13.010 - City officers—Size of council.
35A.13.030 - Mayor—Election—Chair to be mayor—Duties.
35A.13.035 - Mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor.
35A.13.040 - Compensation of councilmembers—Expenses.
35A.13.050 - City manager—Qualifications.
35A.13.060 - City manager may serve two or more cities.
35A.13.070 - City manager—Bond and oath.
35A.13.080 - City manager—Powers and duties.
35A.13.090 - Creation of departments, offices, and employment—Compensation.
35A.13.100 - City manager—Department heads—Authority.
35A.13.110 - City manager—Appointment of subordinates—Qualifications—Terms.
35A.13.120 - City manager—Interference by councilmembers.
35A.13.130 - City manager—Removal—Resolution and notice.
35A.13.140 - City manager—Removal—Reply and hearing.
35A.13.150 - City manager—Substitute.
35A.13.160 - Oath and bond of officers.
35A.13.170 - Council meetings—Quorum—Rules—Voting.
35A.13.180 - Adoption of codes by reference.
35A.13.190 - Ordinances—Style—Requisites—Veto.
35A.13.200 - Authentication, recording and publication of ordinances.
35A.13.210 - Audit and allowance of demands against city.