Ordinance 17-002 City Manager Appointment-Removal CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 17-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.15.050 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT/REMOVAL FROM OFFICE,AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley previously adopted chapter 2.15.050 Spokane Valley
Municipal Code before formal incorporation of the City on January 28, 2003, and which became effective
upon incorporation March 31,2003; and
WHEREAS,SVMC 2.15.050 relates to appointment of the City Manager,and how he/she may be
removed from that position; and
WHEREAS, the provisions contained in RCW 35A.13.130-.140 are the two statutory options
available for removing a city manager, but are not the exclusive means for doing so; and
WHEREAS,the City recently approved an employment agreement which provides for alternative
means for requesting the resignation of the City Manager than those set forth in RCW 35A.13.130-.140,
and the Council desires to incorporate those means into the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to avoid
potential future confusion; and
WHEREAS, the"legislative body of each code city shall have the power to organize and regulate
its internal affairs...and to define the functions, powers, and duties of its officers and employees." The
proposed amendment to SVMC 2.15.050 is within the statutory authority of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 2.15.050 is hereby
amended as follows:
2.15.050 Removal from office.
The City Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority vote
of the City Council pursuant to RCW 35A.13.130 and 35A.13.140,or pursuant to an employment
agreement approved by a majority of the City Council in an open meeting.
Section 1 Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is held to
be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after date
of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City.
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PASSED by the City Council this 7`h day of Februaiy 2017.
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