It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to base the salaries of public officials on realistic standards in order that such officials may be paid according to the true value of their services and the best qualified citizens may be attracted to public service. It is the purpose of this section and RCW 43.03.040 to effectuate this policy by utilizing the expert knowledge of citizens having access to pertinent facts concerning proper salaries for public officials, thus removing and dispelling any thought of political consideration in fixing the appropriateness of the amount of such salaries.
RCW 43.03.027
Salaries of public officials—State policy enunciated.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 82 Wash. 2d 307 - State Ex Rel. Helm v. Kramer (1973)
Most recently applied in 82 Wash. 2d 307 - State Ex Rel. Helm v. Kramer (June 1973)
2010 1st sp.s. c 7 s 1; 1970 ex.s. c 43 s 1.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.