Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Local Government & Housing Committee |
SB 5322
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Brief Description: Creating a five-member option for civil service commissions for sheriffs' offices.
Sponsors: Senator Fairley.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 3/16/09
Staff: Sara del Moral (786-7291) and Thamas Osborn (786-7291).
Background:
A civil service commission (commission) for a county sheriff's office consists of three members appointed by the board of county commissioners. In the case of a commission serving multiple counties, members are delegated by the boards of county commissioners of each county.
A commission has a number of responsibilities. Examples include:
creating suitable rules and regulations for examinations, appointments, and promotions;
inspecting departments and offices under the commission's jurisdiction; and
conducting hearings and investigations.
Members of the commission serve six-year terms. At the time of appointment, no more than two members may be from the same political party. Two members of a commission constitute a quorum and the votes of two concurring members are sufficient to make a decision.
Summary of Bill:
A county legislative authority or authorities may enact an ordinance increasing the number of commission members on a civil service commission for a sheriff's office from three to five. The two additional commissioners serve six-year terms. At the time the two additional commissioners are appointed, no more than three members may be from the same political party. For a five-member commission, three members constitute a quorum and the votes of three concurring members are sufficient to make a decision.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.