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Medical Lake mayor, council outline process and timeline to fill council vacancy
Summary
Council reviewed rules for filling a city council vacancy under the Revised Code of Washington and the city's policies, set an application/interview timetable and confirmed the appointment must occur within 90 days, no later than Nov. 18.
Medical Lake — City leaders on Sept. 2 briefed the council and public on the formal process and timeline for filling a current council vacancy, citing state law and the city's policies adopted earlier this year. The mayor and staff told the council that the city's Council Policies and Procedures (adopted via Resolution 24 6 45 and updated Jan. 7, 2025) and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) govern vacancies. Under the RCWs cited by staff, the remaining members of the governing body must appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy; the appointment must occur within 90 days. Staff calculated that the city must make an appointment no later than Nov. 18 to meet the statutory deadline. Staff reviewed qualifications for applicants: U.S. citizenship, Washington state…
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