If any council or board desires to avail itself of the powers conferred by this chapter it shall create a city or county planning commission consisting of from three to twelve members to be appointed by the mayor or chair of the municipality and confirmed by the council or board: PROVIDED, That in cities of the first class having a commission form of government consisting of three or more members, the commissioner of public works shall appoint the planning commission, which appointment shall be confirmed by a majority of the city commissioners. Cities of the first class operating under self-government charters may extend the membership and the duties and powers of its commission beyond those prescribed in this chapter.
RCW 35.63.020
Commissioners—Manner of appointment.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 4 Wash. App. 198 - Sharninghouse v. City of Bellingham (1971)
Most recently applied in 4 Wash. App. 198 - Sharninghouse v. City of Bellingham (February 1971)
2009 c 549 s 2113; 1965 c 7 s 35.63.020
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