Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 41.12.140 (2026)

Enforcement by civil action—Legal counsel

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It shall be the duty of the commission to begin and conduct all civil suits which may be necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter and of the rules of the commission. The commission shall be represented in such suits by the chief legal officer of the city, but said commission may in any case be represented by special counsel appointed by it.
[ 1937 c 13 s 15; RRS s 9558a-15.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1999–1999 · leading case: Bunko v. City of Puyallup Civil Serv. Comm'n, 975 P.2d 1055 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999).
Bunko v. City of Puyallup Civil Serv. Comm'n, 975 P.2d 1055 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “” RCW 41.12.140. Here, the interim city attorney worked with the Commission by acting as hearing examiner during Bunko’s termination hearing.”
Bunko v. Civil Serv. Com'n, 975 P.2d 1055 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “" RCW 41.12.140. Here, the interim city attorney worked with the Commission by acting as hearing examiner during Bunko's termination hearing.”
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