Twisp explores easing Civil Service Commission residency requirement to attract applicants

Mayor Smith told the council the town has received only two applications for the Civil Service Commission and that he has contacted MSRC (Municipal Services Resource Center) and legal counsel to explore whether the residency requirement could be changed under RCW 41.12.030, which allows local entities to adopt customized civil-service rules that "substantially accomplish the purpose of this chapter." He noted that even if residency rules are changed, a legal challenge could still be possible.