RCW 35.27.140

Vacancies.

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 57 Wash. 2d 767 - State ex rel. Walker v. Ramaker (1961)

Most recently applied in 57 Wash. 2d 767 - State ex rel. Walker v. Ramaker (February 1961)

2008 c 50 s 3; 1994 c 223 s 22; 1965 c 7 s 35.27.140

(1) The council of a town may declare a council position vacant if that councilmember is absent from the town for three consecutive council meetings without the permission of the council.

(2) A vacancy in an elective office shall occur and shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW. An incumbent councilmember is eligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor.

(3) A vacancy in any other office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor.

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