Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 41.08 RCW
CIVIL SERVICE FOR CITY FIREFIGHTERS
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Sections
41.08.010Application of chapter.
41.08.020Excluded citiesRepeal of local lawEffect.
41.08.030Civil service commission createdAppointmentTermsRemovalQuorum.
41.08.040Organization of commissionSecretaryPowers and duties of commission.
41.08.050Persons includedCompetitive examinationsTransfers, discharges, and reinstatements.
41.08.060Existing firefighters blanketed under civil service.
41.08.070Qualifications of applicants.
41.08.075Residency as condition of employmentDiscrimination because of lack of residencyProhibited.
41.08.080Tenure of employmentGrounds for discharge, reduction, or deprivation of privileges.
41.08.090Procedure for removal, suspension, demotion or dischargeInvestigationHearingAppeal.
41.08.100Filling of vacanciesProbationary period.
41.08.110Power to create offices, make appointments and fix salaries not infringed.
41.08.120Approval of payrolls.
41.08.130Leaves of absenceNoticeFilling vacancy.
41.08.140Enforcement by civil actionLegal counsel.
41.08.150Deceptive practices, false marks, etc., prohibited.
41.08.160Political contributions and servicesNot requiredSolicitation and coercion prohibited.
41.08.170Local legislation requiredPenalty.
41.08.180Office and supplies to be furnishedPenalty for not providing.
41.08.183Time limit for creation of commissionPenalty.
41.08.185Duty of commission to organize and functionPenalty for violation.
41.08.190Cooperation of city officers and employees enjoined.
41.08.200Appropriation for expenses.
41.08.210PenaltyJurisdiction.
41.08.220Definitions.
41.08.910Repeal.
NOTES:
Civil service for employees of fire protection districts: RCW 52.30.040.