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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-22
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington,
relating to city advisory groups; amending Chapters 2.01, 2.32,
2.33, 2.35, 2.37, 2.41, 2.43, 2.72, and 2.74 of the Bainbridge Island
Municipal Code to consolidate language related to various groups
and implement standard processes for most group administrative
procedures.
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously created various citizen advisory boards,
commissions, committees, and task forces (collectively referred to as “committees”) to provide
recommendations to the City Council and perform other functions for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to create standard processes to govern
administrative aspects of the City’s committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to clarify the minimum and maximum number
of positions on committees, that one person per household may serve on the same committee at
the same time, and that members will take minutes for certain committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapters 2.01, 2.32, 2.33, 2.35, 2.37, 2.41, 2.43, 2.72, and 2.74 of the Bainbridge
Island Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.01
GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES
2.01.010 Applicability of chapter.
A. The provisions of this chapter apply to each citizen advisory board, commission, committee,
or task force created by the city council, except as otherwise provided by this chapter or where in
conflict with state law.
B. For purposes of this chapter, the terms “board,” “commission,” “committee,” and “task force”
have identical meanings and shall collectively be referred to as a “committee.” (Ord. 2019-01
§ 1, 2019)
2.01.015 Council advisory committee member appointment and confirmation process.
A. Recommendations of appointments of members to city advisory committees, with the
exception of the planning commission, shall be provided by a member selection panel composed
of two or three council members, including the council liaison(s), with the chair from the subject
advisory committees, if applicable, serving in an advisory role in the member selection process.
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B. Recommendations of appointments of members to the planning commission shall be provided
by a member selection panel composed of two or three council members, including the council
liaison(s), one or two planning commission members, including the chair, and one member or
delegate from the race equity advisory committee, as available.
C. The recommendations from the selection panel shall be forwarded to the city council, and
council confirmation shall require a majority plus one vote of the entire membership of the
council.
D. For city advisory committees in which state law requires appointment by the mayor (e.g.,
planning commission), the selection panel shall first forward their recommendation to the mayor,
and if the mayor consents to the panel’s recommendation, the mayor shall then forward the
recommendation to the council. (Ord. 2024-03 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 1, 2021)
2.01.020 Grounds for removal of members of citizen advisory committees.
A. The mayor may remove a member of a citizen advisory committee for one or more of the
following reasons:
1. Good cause, which shall be as determined solely by the mayor and shall be stated with each
removal action.
2. A confirmed appointee to a citizen advisory committee fails to qualify and assume the duties
of a member of the committee within 30 calendar days of confirmation by the city council.
3. A member of a citizen advisory committee is absent from three consecutive regular meetings
of the citizen advisory committee and such absences have not been excused by a majority vote of
the citizen advisory committee.
4. A member of a citizen advisory committee is absent from 50 percent of all meetings of the
citizen advisory committee in any six-month period; provided, that a member of a citizen
advisory committee may request a leave of absence, which must first be approved by the mayor.
5. A member of a citizen advisory committee ceases to have the qualifications prescribed for the
members of the committee by state law or by ordinance of the city council.
6. A member of a citizen advisory committee is convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony
while serving on the committee.
B. At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council following a removal under this
section, the mayor shall notify the city council of such removal. A majority of the full city
council may reverse the mayor’s decision to remove within 30 days of the mayor’s notice to the
city council of the removal, after which time the mayor’s decision to remove is final.
C. This section shall not apply to members of the following citizen advisory committees: the
ethics board, created under Chapter 2.07 BIMC; the civil service commission, created under
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Chapter 2.28 BIMC; the LEOFF disability board, created under Chapter 2.45 BIMC; the salary
commission, created under Chapter 2.74 BIMC; and the lodging tax advisory committee, created
under BIMC 3.65.040. (Ord. 2019-01 § 1, 2019)
2.01.030 Grounds for demotion of chairs of citizen advisory committees.
A. The mayor may demote the chair of a citizen advisory committee for good cause, which shall
be as determined solely by the mayor and shall be stated with each demotion.
B. At the next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council following a demotion under this
section, the mayor shall notify the city council of such demotion. A majority of the full city
council may reverse the mayor’s decision to demote within 30 days of the mayor’s notice to the
city council of the demotion, after which time the mayor’s decision to demote is final.
C. A member of a citizen advisory committee that has been demoted from the position of chair of
the committee may continue to serve on the committee for the remainder of his or her term and
any future terms that she or he may be eligible to be appointed to.
D. A member of a citizen advisory committee that has been demoted from the position of chair of
the committee may not again serve as chair of the committee without city council approval.
E. This section shall not apply to the chairs of the following citizen advisory committees: the
civil service commission, created under Chapter 2.28 BIMC; the ethics board, created under
Chapter 2.07 BIMC the cultural funding advisory committee, created under Chapter 2.43 BIMC;
the LEOFF disability board, created under Chapter 2.45 BIMC; the salary commission, created
under Chapter 2.74 BIMC; and the lodging tax advisory committee, created under
BIMC 3.65.040. (Ord. 2019-01 § 1, 2019)
2.01.040 Resignations and automatic vacancies.
A. A member of a citizen advisory committee may voluntarily resign from her or his position on
the committee by submitting her or his written resignation to the mayor.
B. A vacancy caused by resignation shall be deemed to occur upon the effective date of the
resignation. If no effective date is specified in the resignation, the resignation will be deemed to
be effective immediately.
C. A position on a citizen advisory committee shall automatically become vacant upon the death
of the individual appointed to that position. (Ord. 2019-01 § 1, 2019)
D. In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle.
2.01.050 Membership of and appointment to city advisory committees.
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A. The committee shall consist of five to seven voting members, except that the Planning
Commission shall consist of seven voting members.
B. Members may not be City employees/officers or already sit on another advisory body. Only
one member from any household may serve on the same committee at the same time.
C. Members shall serve for a period of three years, commencing on July 1st and ending on June
30th three years later. Members shall be appointed to a position number, and the terms are to be
staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year. A member may be
reappointed. Members may hold office until their successor has been appointed and has qualified
by written indication of willingness to continue to serve. No member shall serve more than three
consecutive terms unless the city council determines that special expertise is required, or there
are no other qualified applicants.
D. Members shall serve without compensation.
E. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s ethics
program upon appointment and any reappointment.
2.01.060 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
A. Committees shall meet as needed, generally monthly. Generally, each committee shall
establish a regular meeting schedule and announce the specific day and time each month that the
committee will conduct its regular meeting(s). Meetings shall be open to the public and held in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. Each committee shall select from among its members a chair and a minute-taker for a one-
year term at its first regular meeting in July. City staff shall take minutes for committees which
make land-use decisions and for short-term committees that develop funding recommendations.
C. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then serving voting members of the committee,
the committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
designated minute-taker and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not
need to reflect the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The
approved meeting minutes shall be posted on the city’s web site.
D. The city shall provide city email accounts to voting members and related training on the use
of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
committee.
E. A majority of the voting members then serving on a committee shall constitute a quorum.
Chapter 2.32
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MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.32.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
A. There is created a multi-modal transportation advisory committee for the city, hereinafter
called “the committee.” The committee shall consist of seven voting members, and the
appointments and confirmations of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. The membership of the committee should reflect the many interests impacted by
transportation decisions, including, without limitation, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and
public transportation users. In addition, the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation
District and the Bainbridge Island School District have expressed a desire to provide liaisons to
the committee. Liaisons will be nonvoting members and may be elected officials and/or staff
members as selected by Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District and
Bainbridge Island School District, respectively.
B. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city
committee, board or commission, except for specialized committees or task forces of limited
duration.
C. Members of the committee shall serve for a period of three years, commencing on July 1st
and ending on June 30th three years later. Members shall be appointed to a position number, and
the terms are to be staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year. A
member may be reappointed, and shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed
and has qualified. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms unless the city
council determines that special expertise is required, or there are no other qualified applicants.
D. Members shall serve without compensation.
E. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s ethics
program upon appointment and any reappointment. (Ord. 2021-16 § 5, 2021; Ord. 2017-02 § 10,
2017; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2019-01 § 9, 2019: Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.030 Purpose.
The purpose of the committee is to advise the city council, other city committees and
commissions, and city staff on transportation issues affecting the people of Bainbridge Island.
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The committee will respond to requests for study, information, and guidance, and will generally
function according to a work plan approved annually by the city council.
A. Coordination efforts by the committee will include, but not be limited to:
1. Providing general guidance and recommendations to the city manager, city council, planning
commission and appropriate city staff regarding nonmotorized facilities;
2. Advocating for incorporation of active and recreational transportation systems in collaboration
with appropriate city staff;
3. Reviewing proposed nonmotorized projects, including reviewing and incorporating input from
appropriate city staff and the public;
4. Reviewing proposed projects for local and regional connectivity and design standards;
5. Reviewing plans for subdivision, district public facilities (schools, parks, fire stations,
community centers, etc.), housing development demonstration projects (HDDP), and mixed-use
commercial projects to advocate for incorporation of active and recreational transportation
systems; and
6. Reporting annually to the city council prior to the start of the budget process.
B. Implementation activities by the committee will include, but not be limited to:
1. Assisting the city in review and delivery of proposed nonmotorized projects;
2. Assisting the city in soliciting public comment on proposed facility designs and routes and
providing the public works and planning departments with the input received;
3. Encouraging neighborhood residents, facility users and the larger community to become
involved in the design process at the time the city identifies a nonmotorized facilities project; and
4. Facilitating and coordinating volunteer building efforts such as trails and separated paths in
collaboration with appropriate city staff. (Ord. 2017-02 § 11, 2017; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
2.32.040 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
A. The committee shall meet at least monthly. Meetings shall be open to the public and held in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. The committee shall select from among its members a chairperson for a one-year term at the
first regular meeting of each year. Demotion of the chairperson shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
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C. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then serving voting members of the committee,
the committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
secretary and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not need to reflect
the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The approved meeting
minutes shall be posted on the city’s web site.
D. The city shall provide city email accounts to voting members and related training on the use
of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
committee.
E. A majority of the voting members then serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum.
(Ord. 2019-01 § 10, 2019; Ord. 2014-20 § 2, 2014)
Chapter 2.33
UTILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.33.010 Created – Membership, appointment, compensation and term.
A. There is created a utility advisory committee for the city, hereinafter referred to as “the
committee.” The committee shall consist of up to seven voting members, and the appointments
and confirmations of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. The members
shall not be officers or employees of the city and shall be residents of the city. The members shall
not be appointed to another city committee, board or commission, except for specialized
committees or task forces of limited duration. Additionally, at least one member of the city
council shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the committee.
B. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation and shall be appointed for
three-year terms which begin on July 1st and end on June 30th three years later.
C. A member may indicate interest in reappointment for additional terms, although
reappointment is not guaranteed, and shall hold office until his or her successor has been
appointed and has qualified.
D. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms unless the city council determines
that special expertise is required, or there are no other qualified applicants. (Ord. 2024-08 § 3,
2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 6, 2021; Ord. 2019-01 § 11, 2019; Ord. 2014-11 § 1, 2014: Ord. 2010-27
§ 1, 2010: Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
2.33.025 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
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In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2019-01 § 12, 2019: Ord. 2014-11 § 2, 2014: Ord. 2010-27 § 1, 2010:
Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
2.33.030 Organization.
The committee shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to accomplish the duties
prescribed in BIMC 2.33.040, and consistent with other provisions of this chapter, including
without limitation BIMC 2.33.060. These rules and regulations shall be placed on file with the
city clerk. (Ord. 2014-11 § 3, 2014: Ord. 2010-27 § 1, 2010: Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
2.33.040 Powers and duties.
The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council with respect to issues relevant
to the operation and management policies of the city’s water, sanitary sewer, and other utilities.
The committee shall not supplant administrative advice on policy issues to the city council but
shall be in addition to staff advice. The committee shall not interfere with the administrative staff
functions involving day to day operation of the city utilities. All city utility-related policies shall
be reviewed by the committee prior to consideration by city council. In its advisory capacity, the
committee shall:
A. Consult with the city manager to develop an annual workplan for approval by the city council;
BA. Consult with and make recommendations to the city council regarding such utility-related
policy matters as the city council or the committee deems appropriate;
CB. Give advisory recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the city’s water,
sanitary sewer, and stormwater utility policies;
DC. Consult with and make recommendations to the city council regarding utility rates, rate
structures and other charges made to water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utility customers;
ED. Consult with and make recommendations to the city council relative to the planning for and
financing of water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater utility capital facilities.;
F. Keep the city council regularly informed of activities of the committee in a timely manner;
G. Report annually to the city council prior to the start of the budget process. (Ord. 2014-11 § 4,
2014: Ord. 2010-27 § 1, 2010: Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
2.33.060 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
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The committee shall annually elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. Demotion of the
chairperson or vice-chairperson shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. The committee shall
hold regular meetings at least once during each quarter year. Meetings shall be open to the public
and held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW). For meetings
consisting of a majority of the then serving voting members of the committee, the committee
shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting minutes,
resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations. The meeting minutes shall be posted on
the city’s web site. A majority of the voting members then serving on the committee shall
constitute a quorum. (Ord. 2019-01 § 13, 2019: Ord. 2014-11 § 5, 2014: Ord. 2010-27 § 1, 2010:
Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
2.33.070 Expenditures and staff assistance.
A. The expenditures of the committee, exclusive of donations, shall be limited to appropriations
made by the city council.
B. Department director or executive city staff, as assigned by the city manager, shall provide
assistance to the committee. Except for purposes of inquiry, the committee and its members shall
deal with employees of the city only through the city manager or administrative staff assigned by
the city manager for that purpose.
C. The city shall provide city email accounts to committee members and related training on the
use of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
committee. (Ord. 2014-11 § 6, 2014: Ord. 2010-27 § 1, 2010: Ord. 99-11 § 1, 1999)
Chapter 2.35
MARINE ACCESS COMMITTEE
2.35.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
A. There is created a marine access committee for the city, hereinafter called “the committee.”
The committee shall consist of seven voting members, and the appointments and confirmations
of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city
committee, board or commission, except for specialized committees or task forces of limited
duration.
C. To establish the committee, initial committee appointments will include all current members
of the road ends committee with unexpired terms and all current members of the harbor
commission with unexpired terms. This may create a marine access committee that is
temporarily larger than the permanent committee membership of seven. During this transition
period, all appointed members will be voting members. If the committee membership during this
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transition period is greater than seven, a quorum will be a majority of the currently appointed,
voting members. Initially, committee members will be appointed for terms for which the
expiration date matches the expiration date of the member’s current position on either the road
ends committee or harbor commission. In addition, current members of either the road ends
committee or the harbor commission who hold position terms that expire on June 30, 2015, and
who are eligible for reappointment will be offered an initial appointment to the new committee
for a two-year term that expires on June 30, 2017. In subsequent years, the number of committee
vacancies will be adjusted as needed to achieve the standard committee size of seven with
staggered terms as described in subsection D of this section.
D. Members of the committee shall serve for a period of three years, commencing on July 1st
and ending on June 30th three years later. Members shall be appointed to a position number, and
the terms are to be staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year. A
member may be reappointed, and shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed
and has qualified. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms unless the city
council determines that special expertise is required, or there are no other qualified applicants.
E. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2021-16 § 7, 2021; Ord. 2016-07 § 1, 2016:
Ord. 2015-13 § 3, 2015)
2.35.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2019-01 § 14, 2019: Ord. 2016-07 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2015-13 § 3, 2015)
2.35.030 Duties and responsibilities.
The marine access committee, working in collaboration with the city, shall implement
recommendations for the appropriate provision of public access to water. The marine access
committee shall:
A. Work to support awareness, management, and enhancement of public access to and from the
island’s waters and water dependent activities;
B. Actively seek opportunities for public engagement and public outreach to increase awareness
of marine access sites of all types (water access, water view, etc.);
C. Promote and coordinate opportunities to develop island-wide marine access sites, especially
road ends, as appropriate circumstances occur;
D. Develop and recommend new road end and harbor management policies as needed, for island-
wide water access sites;
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E. Coordinate with appropriate city staff to implement the marine access policies and goals of the
council through measures which include, but are not limited to, recommendation of ordinances,
regulations, and other means;
F. Initiate, manage, encourage, and support a program for community stewardship of individual
water access and road end sites throughout the community;
G. Actively seek to leverage city resources by identifying donation and grant opportunities and
assessing for alignment with city goals and priorities;
H. Enlist volunteers, neighborhood members, and community organizations to assist with the
implementation of approved plans and/or projects adopted by the city council;
I. Develop an annual work plan in collaboration with appropriate city staff, and submit the
proposed work plan to city council for review and approval each year, along with a report on
results of the prior year workplan;
JI. Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the city council. (Ord. 2016-07
§ 1, 2016: Ord. 2015-13 § 3, 2015)
2.35.040 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
A. The committee shall meet at least monthly. Meetings shall be open to the public and held in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. The committee shall select from among its members a chairperson for a one-year term at the
first regular meeting of each year. Demotion of the chairperson shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
C. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then serving voting members of the committee,
the committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
secretary and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not need to reflect
the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The approved meeting
minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
D. The city shall provide city email accounts to voting members and related training on the use
of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
committee.
E. A majority of the voting members then serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum.
(Ord. 2019-01 § 15, 2019; Ord. 2016-07 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2015-13 § 3, 2015)
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Chapter 2.36
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.36.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
A. There is created an environmental technical advisory committee for the city, hereinafter called
“the committee.” The committee shall consist of up to seven members, and the appointments and
confirmations of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. The committee shall consist of local experts who are qualified as an expert pursuant to
WAC 365-195-905(4), as amended, in order to fulfill the purposes described in this section. The
committee members should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: wildlife
management, fisheries management, geology, wetlands management, hydrology, forestry, and
aquatic or terrestrial ecology.
C. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city
committee, board or commission, except for specialized committees or task forces of limited
duration.
D. Members of the committee shall serve for a period of three years, commencing on July 1st
and ending on June 30th three years later. Members shall be appointed to a position number, and
the terms are to be staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year. A
member may indicate interest in reappointment for additional terms, although reappointment is
not guaranteed, and shall hold office until his or her successor has qualified and been appointed.
No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms unless the city council determines that
special expertise is required, or there are no other qualified applicants.
On June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, positions 9 and 8 will be eliminated, respectively. On July
1, 2025, positions shall be renamed as follows: positions 7 and 5 shall be renamed 5 and 7,
respectively. The seven position terms shall expire on June 30th and new terms commence on
July 1st three years later, based on the staggering as described.
E. Members shall serve without compensation.
F. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s ethics
program upon appointment and any reappointment.
G. The committee shall develop a pool of qualified experts in the various aspects of
environmental science set forth above and shall consult with these experts on issues related to
their field of expertise as appropriate and necessary. This pool of experts is to be used for
consultation only and will not be compensated or considered members of the committee. (Ord.
2024-08 § 4, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 8, 2021; Ord. 2018-26 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2014-25 § 2, 2014)
2.36.020 Vacancies – Removal.
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The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2019-01 § 16, 2019: Ord. 2014-25 § 2, 2014)
2.36.030 Duties and responsibilities.
The committee is established for the following purposes.
A. Serve as a technical advisory committee to the city council, city manager and planning
department staff on environmental management issues; and
B. Provide technical recommendations on habitat management plans pursuant to
BIMC 16.20.060 as needed to support staff in their review of these plans when technical issues
and questions arise; and
C. Provide technical recommendations on environmental management standards for the city of
Bainbridge Island Shoreline Management Master Program and Chapter 16.20 BIMC, Critical
Areas; and
D. Conduct all items related to Chapter 16.20 BIMC, Critical Areas, consistent with the best
available science sections (WAC 365-195-900 through 365-195-925) of the procedural criteria of
the Growth Management Act; and
E. Conduct all items related to the shoreline management master program consistent with the
scientific and technical standards section (WAC 173-26-201(2)(a)) of the procedural criteria of
the Shoreline Management Act; and
F. Report annually to the city council prior to the start of the budget process. (Ord. 2014-25 § 2,
2014)
2.36.040 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
A. The committee shall meet as necessary. Generally, meetings will occur at a consistent time on
a monthly basis. Meetings shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. The committee shall select from among its members a chairperson for a one-year term at the
first regular meeting of each year. Demotion of the chairperson shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
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C. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then serving members of the committee, the
committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
secretary and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not need to reflect
the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The approved meeting
minutes shall be posted on the city’s web site.
D. The city shall provide city email accounts to members and related training on the use of email
accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the committee.
E. A majority of the members then serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum. (Ord.
2019-01 § 17, 2019; Ord. 2014-25 § 2, 2014)
Chapter 2.37
CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.37.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term and compensation.
A. There is created a climate change advisory committee for the city, hereinafter referred to as
“the committee.” The committee shall consist of up to seven members, and the appointments and
confirmations of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. The committee shall consist of experts living on Bainbridge Island who are regarded as
qualified scientific experts pursuant to WAC 365-195-905(4) in order to fulfill the purposes
described in this section. The committee members should have expertise in climate science,
atmospheric science, engineering, energy management, water conservation, planning, policy,
environmental law, economics, solid waste management, forestry, systems analysis, and
communications.
C. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city
committee, board, or commission, except for specialized committees or task forces of limited
duration.
D. Members of the committee shall serve for a period of three years, commencing on July 1st
and ending on June 30th three years later. Members shall be appointed to a position number, and
the terms are to be staggered, with no more than three positions expiring in any given year. A
member may indicate interest in reappointment for additional terms, although reappointment is
not guaranteed, and shall hold office until his or her successor has been deemed qualified and
been appointed. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms unless the city council
determines that special expertise is required, or there are no other qualified applicants.
C. Members shall serve for three-year terms, except that the existing members of the climate
change advisory committee shall assume office and become the initial members of the committee
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as set forth in this chapter, and the positions on the committee shall expire as follows: (1) the
terms of positions 1, 2, and 3 shall expire on June 30, 2027; (2) the terms of positions 5, 6, and 7
shall expire on June 30, 2025, and position 7 shall be eliminated; and (3) the terms of positions 4,
8 and 9 shall expire on June 30, 2026, and position 9 shall be eliminated.
On July 1, 2026, positions shall be renamed as follows: positions 6, 4, and 8 shall be renamed 4,
6, and 7, respectively. The seven position terms shall expire on June 30th and new terms
commence on July 1st three years later, based on the staggering as described.
E. Members shall serve without compensation.
F. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s ethics
program upon appointment and any reappointment.
G. The committee may develop a pool of qualified experts in the various aspects of science,
policy, and planning set forth in subsection B of this section and may consult with these experts
on issues related to their field of expertise as appropriate and necessary. This pool of experts is to
be used for consultation only and will not be compensated or considered members of the
committee. (Ord. 2024-08 § 5, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 9, 2021; Ord. 2018-06 § 1, 2018; Ord.
2017-13 § 1, 2017)
2.37.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2019-01 § 18, 2019: Ord. 2017-13 § 1, 2017)
2.37.030 Duties and responsibilities.
The committee is established for the following purposes:
A. To, as an initial responsibility, review this chapter and report to the city council before
October 31, 2017. In this report, the committee shall indicate whether, in the committee’s
opinion, this chapter is structured in the manner that most effectively creates an advisory body to
implement the guiding policies and other policies related to climate change within the
comprehensive plan. If the committee determines that this chapter should be amended in any
manner, it will recommend those amendments to the city council. Unless and until the city
council amends this chapter, either based on the committee’s recommendations or otherwise, the
committee’s duties and responsibilities will be as listed below in this section.
BA. To serve as a technical and planning advisory committee to the city council, city manager,
and department of planning and community development staff on issues related to climate
change as directed by the city council.
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CB. To assist the city in implementing the climate related goals and policies of the
comprehensive plan by undertaking the following tasks as expeditiously as committee and city
resources allow:
1. Provide advice and/or recommendations to the city council or city staff, as appropriate, on
methods of completing a baseline island-wide greenhouse gas (“GHG”) inventory for the city.
2. To the degree directed by the city council, assist with or manage the completion of a baseline
island-wide GHG inventory.
31. Provide advice and/or recommendations to the city council or city staff, as appropriate,
related to city GHG emission reduction targets.
42. Work with city staff, as appropriate, to complete and recommend to the city council a city
climate action plan and implementation strategy.
53. Provide advice and/or recommendations to the city council or city staff, as appropriate, on
how to measure progress toward meeting the city’s GHG emissions reduction targets and
adaptation actions.
64. As directed by the city council, assist the city with participation in regional climate change
efforts.
75. Provide education and outreach to the public regarding climate change and the work of the
committee and the city relating to climate change.
D. Annually, prior to the start of or during the budget process, provide a report to the city council
on committee work completed during the prior year and obtain the city council’s approval of a
work plan for the following year. (Ord. 2017-13 § 1, 2017)
2.37.040 Meetings, officers, records, and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
A. The committee shall meet as necessary. Generally, the committee shall establish a regular
meeting schedule and announce the specific day and time each month that the committee will
conduct its regular meeting(s). Meetings shall be open to the public and held in accordance with
the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. A majority of the members then serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum.
C. At the first regular meeting of each term, the committee shall select from among its members
a chairperson and a secretary for a one-year term. Demotion of the chairperson or the secretary
shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
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D. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then serving members of the committee, the
committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
secretary and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not need to reflect
the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The approved meeting
minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
E. The city shall provide city email accounts to committee members and related training on the
use of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
committee. (Ord. 2019-01 § 19, 2019; Ord. 2017-13 § 1, 2017)
Chapter 2.41
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING ADVISORY TASK FORCE
2.41.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term, and compensation.
A. There is created a human services funding advisory task force for the city, hereinafter called
the “task force.” The task force shall consist of up to seven voting members, and the
appointments and confirmations of thosethe task force members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. Members of the task force shall serve for a single term, to be specified at
the time of appointment, that coincides with the city’s work to review proposals for funding from
community organizations. A member may indicate interest in reappointment to a separate,
subsequent term, although reappointment is not guaranteed.
B. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city advisory
group, except for city advisory groups that require special expertise or are of a limited duration.
Members shall not be employees or officers of any organization which will request or receive
city funding for human services.
C. Periodically, members shall be appointed to the task force to review proposals for funding
from community organizations and develop funding recommendations for consideration by the
city council.
D. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2024-08 § 6, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 11,
2021; Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2015-21 § 1, 2015)
2.41.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
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the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2019-01 § 20, 2019; Ord. 2015-21 § 1, 2015)
2.41.030 Duties and responsibilities.
The human services funding advisory task force, working in collaboration with the city, shall
develop funding recommendations for consideration by city council. The task force’s
recommendation should meet any requirements or guidance provided from the city council to the
task force including, but not limited to: the total amount of available funds, identified goals and
priorities for funding, eligibility requirements, specific parameters such as maximum or
minimum award levels, and any other identified guidelines for funding. (Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 2020:
Ord. 2015-21 § 1, 2015)
2.41.040 Meetings, officers, records, and quorum.
A. The task force shall meet as needed to complete its review of qualified proposals and to
develop a complete funding recommendation for consideration by the city council. Meetings of
the task force shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings
Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. At least one city councilmember shall serve as the liaison to the task force and shall also serve
as the nonvoting chair of the task force.
C. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the chair, or
their designee, and approved by the task force and signed by the chair at a subsequent meeting.
The minutes do not need to reflect the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the
task force. The approved meeting minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
D. The city shall provide city email accounts to members of the task force and related training on
the use of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations, while serving on
the task force.
E. A majority of the members then serving on the task force shall constitute a quorum. (Ord.
2020-07 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2019-01 § 21, 2019; Ord. 2015-21 § 1, 2015)
Chapter 2.43
CULTURAL FUNDING ADVISORY TASK FORCE
2.43.010 Created – Membership, appointment, term, and compensation.
A. There is created a cultural funding advisory task force for the city, hereinafter called the “task
force.” hereinafter called the “task force.” The task force shall consist of up to seven voting
members, and the appointments and confirmations of thosethe task force members shall be
governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC. Members of the task force shall serve for a single term, to be
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specified at the time of appointment, that coincides with the city’s work to review proposals for
funding from community organizations. A member may indicate interest in reappointment to a
separate, subsequent term, although reappointment is not guaranteed.
B. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city or appointed to another city advisory
group, except for city advisory groups that require special expertise or are of a limited duration.
Members shall not be officers or employees of any organization which will request or receive
city funding for cultural funding.
C. Periodically, members shall be appointed to the task force to review proposals for funding
from community organizations and develop funding recommendations for consideration by the
city council.
D. Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 2024-08 § 7, 2024; Ord. 2021-16 § 12,
2021; Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)
2.43.020 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2019-01 § 22, 2019: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)
2.43.030 Duties and responsibilities.
The cultural funding advisory task force, working in collaboration with the city, shall develop
funding recommendations for consideration by the city council. The task force’s
recommendation should meet any requirements or guidance provided from the city council to the
task force including, but not limited to: the total amount of available funds, identified goals and
priorities for funding, eligibility requirements, specific parameters such as maximum or
minimum award levels, and any other identified guidelines for funding. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020:
Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)
2.43.040 Meetings, officers, records, and quorum.
A. The task force shall meet as necessary to develop its review of qualified proposals and to
develop a complete funding recommendation for consideration by the city council. Meetings of
the task force shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings
Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B. A majority of the members then serving on the task force shall constitute a quorum.
CB. At least one city councilmember shall serve as the liaison to the task force and shall also
serve as the nonvoting chair of the task force.
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D. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the chair, or
their designee, and approved by the task force and signed by the chair at a subsequent meeting.
The minutes do not need to reflect the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the
task force. The approved meeting minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
E. The city shall provide city email accounts to members of the task force and related training on
the use of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations, while serving on
the task force. (Ord. 2020-08 § 1, 2020: Ord. 2017-18 § 1, 2017)
Chapter 2.72
RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2.72.010 Recognition.
In order to dismantle systemic and structural racism within our government and community,
local leaders must commit to a long-term action plan that recognizes the differences between
individual, institutional, and structural racism, as well as the history and current reality of
inequities for all marginalized groups. Failure to make and follow through with the commitment
will jeopardize the development and success of racial equity on Bainbridge Island. (Ord. 2020-23
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
2.72.020 Establishment and purpose.
A. This chapter establishes a standing race equity advisory committee, hereinafter called the
“committee,” to provide informed recommendations to the city council on programmatic,
community, and legislative options to address and rectify systemic and structural racism and bias
within government and law enforcement.
B. Working for racial equity benefits everyone. Deeply radicalized systems are costly and
depress outcomes and life chances for all groups. The goal of the committee is not to just
eliminate the gap between white people and people of color, but to increase the success for all
groups. While strategies to achieve racial equity may target the needs of a particular group, racial
equity develops goals and outcomes that will result in improvements for all groups. Systems that
are failing communities of color are actually failing all of us. (Ord. 2020-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
2.72.030 Membership and qualifications.
A. The race equity advisory committee shall consist of a maximum of seven members, and the
appointments and confirmations of those members shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. The committee shall consist of Bainbridge Island residents with experience in or a
commitment to ensuring and promoting the committee’s purpose as set forth above.
C. Members shall serve for three-year terms, except that the existing members of the race equity
task force shall assume office and become the initial members of the committee as set forth in
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this chapter, and the positions on the committee shall expire as follows: (1) the terms of positions
1, 2, and 3 shall expire on June 30, 2026; (2) the terms of positions 4, 5, and 6 shall expire on
June 30, 2025; and (3) the term of positions 7, 8 and 9 shall expire on June 30, 2024.
Following the initial term expirations, future positions shall be appointed as follows: (1)
positions 1, 2, and 3 shall be appointed on July 1, 2026; (2) positions 4 and 5 shall be appointed
and position 6 shall be eliminated on July 1, 2025; and (3) positions 7 and 8 shall be appointed
and position 9 shall be eliminated on July 1, 2024.
On July 1, 2025, position 8 shall be renamed position 6, and future positions shall be appointed
as follows: (1) positions 1, 2, and 3 shall be appointed on July 1, 2029; (2) positions 4 and 5 shall
be appointed on July 1, 2028; and (3) positions 6 and 7 shall be appointed on July 1, 2027, and
the seven positions shall expire on June 30th and new terms commence on July 1st three years
later, based on the staggering as last described.
D. Upon expiration of their term, a member may indicate interest in reappointment for additional
terms, although reappointment is not guaranteed; provided, that no member may serve more than
three consecutive terms unless the city council determines either that their special expertise is
required or there are no other qualified applicants. Upon expiration of their term, members shall
continue to hold office until their successor has been deemed qualified and been appointed.
E. Members shall not be employees or officers of the city. Members shall not be appointed to
another city advisory group, except for specialized advisory groups of limited duration.
F. Members shall serve without compensation.
G. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s code of
conduct and ethics program upon appointment and any reappointment. (Ord. 2024-08 § 8, 2024;
Ord. 2021-16 § 13, 2021; Ord. 2020-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
2.72.035 Vacancies – Removal.
The processes for vacancies and removal shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
In the event of a vacancy, the mayor, subject to confirmation of the city council, shall make an
appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the vacated position in accordance with
the city’s appointment cycle. The removal and resignation of members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC. (Ord. 2020-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
2.72.040 Duties and responsibilities.
A. The committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
1. As directed by the city council, serve as a technical and planning advisory committee to the
city council on issues related to racism and race-related bias.
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2. As directed by the city council, assist the city in implementing racial equity-related goals and
policies as expeditiously as committee and city resources allow.
3. As directed by the city council, provide advice or recommendations to the city council, as
appropriate, on methods of completing a baseline city government and police department equity
assessment of policies, staffing, contracting, and decision-making.
4. As directed by the city council, assist with or manage the completion of a baseline city
government and police department equity assessment of policies and procedures.
5. Recommend to the city council a racial equity action plan and implementation strategy.
6. Provide advice or recommendations to the city council, as appropriate, on how to measure
progress toward implementing the city’s racial equity action plan.
7. As directed by the city council, assist the city with participation in regional racial equity
efforts.
8. Provide education and outreach to the public regarding racial equity and the work of the
committee and the city relating to racial equity.
9. Annually provide a report to the city council on committee work completed within the last
year and obtain the city council’s approval of a work plan for work to be performed by the
committee in the following year. (Ord. 2020-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
2.72.050 Meetings, officers, records, and quorum.
The processes for meetings, officers, records and quorum shall be governed by Chapter 2.01
BIMC.
A. All meetings of the committee shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 42.30 RCW. The committee shall establish a regular meeting
schedule and announce the specific day and time each month that the committee will conduct its
regular meeting(s). The committee may schedule special meetings as necessary to conduct the
business of the committee.
B. A majority of the members then serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum.
C. The committee shall annually in July elect from among its members either a chair or one or
more co-chairs. The committee shall also annually in July elect from among its members a
secretary. Once elected, the chair or co-chairs and the secretary shall each serve a one-year term.
Demotion of a chairperson or the secretary shall be governed by Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
D. For meetings consisting of a majority of the then-serving members of the committee, the
committee shall provide public notice of the meeting and shall keep a record of its meeting
minutes. Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the
secretary and approved and signed at a subsequent meeting. The minutes do not need to reflect
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the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the committee. The approved meeting
minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
E. The city shall provide city email accounts to committee members and related training on the
use of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations, while serving on the
committee. (Ord. 2020-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2020)
Chapter 2.74
SALARY COMMISSION
2.74.010 Created – Membership, appointment, compensation, term.
A. There is created a salary commission for the city. The commission shall consist of seven
members, and the appointments and confirmations of those members shall be governed by
Chapter 2.01 BIMC.
B. A member of the commission shall serve until either: the commission completes its salary
review and files a salary schedule with the city clerk; or the commission issues a final
determination that no salary adjustment is appropriate.
C. Beginning in 2020, a salary commission shall be appointed and shall begin a new salary
review as provided herein. Every seven years thereafter, a new salary commission shall be
appointed to perform a new salary review in accordance with this chapter.
D. No member of the commission shall be appointed to more than two terms.
E. A member of the commission shall not be an officer, official, or employee of the city or an
immediate family member of an officer, official, or employee of the city. For purposes of this
section, “immediate family member” means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or dependent
relatives of an officer, official, or employee of the city, whether or not living in the household of
the officer, official, or employee.
F. A member of the commission shall not be appointed to another city committee, board or
commission, except for specialized committees or task forces of limited duration.
G. Members shall serve without compensation.
H. Members shall sign a conflict of interest statement in accordance with the city’s ethics
program upon appointment and any reappointment. (Ord. 2021-16 § 14, 2021; Ord. 2020-27
§§ 1, 2, 2020; Ord. 2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
2.74.020 Vacancies.
In the event of a vacancy in the office ofon the commissioner, the mayor shall appoint, subject to
approval of the city council, a person to serve the unexpired portion of the term of the vacant
position in accordance with the city’s appointment cycle. (Ord. 2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
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2.74.030 Removal.
A member of the commission shall only be removed from office for cause of incapacity,
incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, or for a disqualifying change of
residence. (Ord. 2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
2.74.040 Mission and responsibilities.
A. Beginning in 2020, and every seven years thereafter, the commission shall have the duty to
review the salaries paid by the city to each elected city official. The commission shall complete
its review within 120 days of the first meeting of the commission. The city council may approve
a request from the commission for an extension of the 120-day review period.
B. If after such review the commission determines that the salary paid to any elected city official
should be increased or decreased, the commission shall file a written salary schedule with the
city clerk indicating the increase or decrease in salary.
C. Any increase or decrease in salary established by the commission shall become effective and
incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or the commission.
D. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city elected
officials, regardless of their terms of office.
E. Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to incumbent city
elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office.
F. If after review the commission determines that the salary paid to any elected city official
should not be increased or decreased, then the commission shall file a written determination with
the city clerk indicating that no salary adjustment is appropriate. (Ord. 2020-27 § 3, 2020; Ord.
2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
2.74.050 Referendum.
Any salary increase or decrease established by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be
subject to referendum petition by the voters of the city, in the same manner as a city ordinance,
upon filing of a referendum petition with the city clerk within 30 days after filing of a salary
schedule by the commission. In the event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the salary
increase or decrease shall not go into effect until approved by a vote of the people. Referendum
measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city at the next following
general or municipal election occurring 30 days or more after the petition is filed, and shall
otherwise be governed by the provisions of the State Constitution and the laws generally
applicable to referendum measures. (Ord. 2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
2.74.060 Meetings, officers, records and quorum.
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A.The committee may meet as necessary during the 120-day review period described in
BIMC 2.74.040.A, but shall establish a regular meeting schedule and announce the specific day
and time each month that the committee will conduct its regular meetings during the review
period. Meetings shall be open to the public and held in accordance with the Open Public
Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW).
B.Beginning in 2020, and every seven years thereafter that a new commission is appointed by
the mayor and approved by the city council, the commission, at its first regular meeting, shall
select from among its members a chairperson and a secretary.
C.Minutes of each meeting, including a record of attendance, shall be prepared by the secretary
and approved by the commission and signed by the chairperson at a subsequent meeting. The
minutes do not need to reflect the actual discussion, but only the formal actions taken by the
commission. The approved meeting minutes shall be posted on the city’s website.
D.The city shall provide city email accounts to voting members and related training on the use
of email accounts, including personal computer privacy expectations while serving on the
commission.
E.A majority of the voting members then serving on the commission shall constitute a quorum.
(Ord. 2020-27 § 4, 2020; Ord. 2019-23 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019)
Section 23. If any one or more section, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are
held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 24. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council this 12th day of August, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 12th day of August, 2025.
Ashley Mathews, Mayor
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Christine Brown, MMC, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: August 12, 2025
PUBLISHED: August 15, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 2025
ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2025-22