ORD 76-01 MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEESCITY OF POULSBO ORDINANCE NO. 76-__~_
CITY OF WINSLOW ORDINANCE NO. 76-_J
AN ORDINANCE, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES;
AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR GATHERING,
ANALYZING AND PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION TO LEGISLATIVE
AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR SUCH
SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN CON-
NECTION THEREWITH.
THE CITY COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF POULSBO AND WINSLOW DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. It is determined by the City Council of the Cities
of Poulsbo and Winslow that the study and collection of information,
data and opinions on the administrative and enforcement efficiency
and costs attendant therewith and the societal effects of proposed,
pending or enacted legislation is necessary for legislative planning
or revision, and that a prompt, informative response to inquiries
from legislators and public administrators, and attendance at
legislative committee hearings, relating to the effect of legislation
on municipal finances, services and authority, is necessary and help-
ful to the legislator in the enlightened performance of the legislative
function and serves the best interests of the citizens and the public,
and is declared to be a municipal purpose.
Section 2. The Mayor of each respective City or in the Mayor's
absence the Deputy Mayor is authorized to designate city employees
or representatives to collect, accumulate and analyze information
concerning the effect of enacted legislation or the anticipated
effect of proposed or pending legislation; to consult with employees
or representatives of other municipalities or counties and
associations thereof; to respond and provide data and information
and give testimony to state legislators, legislative committees,
state administrative officers, or other municipalities investigating
the city's experience or anticipated costs, benefits or problems
from such enacted or proposed legislation.
Section 3. In all matters in which an official, staff employee,
or other representative appears on behalf of the city~ such
representative shall observe, carry out or support the known relevant
policies of the respective City Council and shall consult with the
Mayor of the City represented or the City Council for advice and
guidance when required. All such informational activity shall be
conducted with prudence and good judgment and within all legal
regulation of such activity. Such representative shall not have
any authority to make any statements, commitments or promises
binding upon the city, but may speak to influence the passage,
defeat or amendment of legislation affecting the city in accordance
with the policy or position approved by the City Council.
Section 4. While engaged in such informational, educational
and testimonial activity, a city employee shall continue to receive
his or her current salary as a city employee. No additional com-
pensation shall be paid or accrue to an elected official during
his or her term of office with the city for such research, infor-
mational or lobbying services to this city. An employee or official
shall receive reimbursement for the reasonable costs of travel,
lodging, and personal meals reasonably incurred in the course of
such service, in accordance with the City's regular policies and
~ates as to such reimbursement.
Section 5. No expenditures from city funds for the hosting,
entertainment or campaign assistance of any legislator or state
officer shall be authorized, expended or reimbursed.
Section 6. The city's employee or representative in such
informational or lobbying activities shall comply fully with all
state regulations relating to ethical practices and conduct, and
comply with all regulations relating to the reporting of expendi-
tures in connection therewith.
1976.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective as of January 1,
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Poulsbo this 3rd day
of March, 1976.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Winslow this 1st day
of March, 1976.
Mayor, City of Poulsbo
of Beresford, Booth, Lehne,
McKisson & Baronsky
City Attorneys for the Cities
of Poulsbo and Winslow
Attest:
Poulsbo City Clerk