HomeMy WebLinkAbout1044ORDINANCE NO.!
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent providing
for the appointment of the City Attorney
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Chapter 365, of the Sgssion Laws of
955 of the State of Washington (R.C.W.35.24.020) provides that
he City Council of the third class cities may enact an ordinance
roviding for the appointment of the City Attorney by the Mayor;
nd
WHEREAS, it is deemed for the best interests of the City of
t that the office of the City Attorney be filled by appointment
reafter, now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. That, commencing with the expiration of the
present term of the City Attorney of the City of Kent, as is
provided for in the Session Laws of the State of Washington for
1959 , the Cityc,AtbOrney of the City of Kent shall be appointed
by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the
Council of the City of Kent. Such appointment must be in writing,
signed by the Mayor, and filed with the City Clerk.
Section 2. The elective incumbent City Attorney shall serve
for the remainder of his unexpired term, notwithstanding any
appointment made pursuant to this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days after its passage, `fir-Rva..n„ l .. and publica rn;� as by
law provided.
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roved as to form:
Passed this 17th day of August, 1959
Approved this 18th day of August, 1959
Published the 19th day of August, 1959.
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