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Spokane County names chief deputy Michael Bowles acting treasurer effective Jan. 4; board to follow vacancy-appointment timeline
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously appointed Michael (Mike) Bowles as acting official of the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office, effective Jan. 4, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.
The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to appoint Michael (Mike) Bowles as acting official of the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office, effective Jan. 4, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.
The board considered a draft resolution prepared by county legal staff and discussed legal and procedural requirements that attach to a vacancy in an elected office. County counsel explained that, under current law (RCW 36.16.115 and related guidance cited in the meeting), the board has 60 calendar days from the date of resignation to appoint a replacement; if the board does not fill the vacancy in that window the appointment authority would revert to the governor for an additional 30 days. County legal…
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