Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 35A Optional Municipal Code - Chapter 35A.02 Procedure For Incorporated Municipality To Become A Noncharter Code City

  • 35A.02.010 Adoption of noncharter code city classification authorized
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.020 Petition method -- Direct
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.025 Referendum
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.030 Resolution method
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.035 Referendum
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.040 Certification of ordinance -- Transcript of record to secretary of state
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.050 Election of new officers
    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.02.055 Election of new officers -- Exception where same general plan of government is retained
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.060 Petition for election
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.070 Resolution for election
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.080 Election of officers upon approval of plan of government by voters
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.090 Alternative plan of government
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.120 Effective date of reclassification and reorganization
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.130 Adoption of classification of noncharter code city without change of governmental plan
    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 ...
  • 35A.02.140 Petition or resolution pending -- Restriction -- Exception
    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, ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009