Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 35A.13.090 (2026)

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On recommendation of the city manager or upon its own action, the council may create such departments, offices, and employments as it may find necessary or advisable and may determine the powers and duties of each department or office. Compensation of appointive officers and employees may be fixed by ordinance after recommendations are made by the city manager. The appointive officers shall include a city clerk and a chief of police or other law enforcement officer. Pursuant to recommendation of the city manager, the council shall make provision for obtaining legal counsel for the city, either by appointment of a city attorney on a full time or part time basis, or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services.

[ 1967 ex.s. c 119 s 35A.13.090.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2000–2000 · leading case: Musso-Escude v. Edwards, 4 P.3d 151 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000).

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Musso-Escude v. Edwards, 4 P.3d 151 (Wash. Ct. App. 2000). “RCW 35A.13.090 requires the city to obtain legal counsel, either by appointment of a city attorney on a full time or part time basis, or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services.”

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