Chapter 1.01
Organization of Municipal Government

Sections:

1.01.010    Adoption of optional municipal code.

1.01.015    Re-enactment and ratification of ordinances.

1.01.020    Deposit of public funds.

1.01.030    Designation of official newspaper.

1.01.040    Posting agendas and other official City documents.

1.01.050    Bids for publication of legal notices and ordinances.

1.01.060    Ordinances--Two readings required.

1.01.010 Adoption of optional municipal code.

The City of DuPont, Washington, elects to be classified as a noncharter code City, under the Mayor-Council plan of government, as provided for in RCW Title 35A, the optional municipal code.  (Ord. 83, Aug. 7th, 1970; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.015 Re-enactment and ratification of ordinances.

The Council hereby re-enacts and ratifies all ordinances and resolutions which have been adopted, and all actions which have been taken, by the City Council of the City of DuPont since January 1, 1977, excepting only those which have been amended or repealed by subsequent ordinances or resolutions, or those which have by their terms expired.  (Ord. 317 § 1, June 5th, 1985; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.020 Deposit of public funds.

The Finance Director shall designate a suitable bank or banks in Pierce County, Washington, as depository for public funds of the City, and shall secure from such depository evidence of compliance with the laws of the State of Washington governing depositories of public funds.  (Ord. 2, June 14th, 1951; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.030 Designation of official newspaper.

The TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of DuPont, is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City.  (Ord. 176, June 9th, 1976; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.040 Posting agendas and other official City documents.

The agenda of all public meetings shall be posted on official bulletin boards throughout the community as recommended by the City Clerk and approved by the City Council.  All posting of such meetings will be made no less than 24 hours prior to any such meeting.  (Ord. 228 §§ 1, 2, Oct. 10th, 1979; Ord. 00-661 § 1; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.050 Bids for publication of legal notices and ordinances.

The method of calling for bids for the publication of notices and newspaper publications required by law, as provided by RCW 35.23.352(4), shall be as follows:

(a) On or prior to November 15th of each calendar year the Clerk shall direct to each legal newspaper of general circulation in the City of DuPont a letter inviting bid proposals for such publication during the ensuing calendar year, such proposals to be submitted no later than the date of the first regular Council meeting in December.

(b) At such meeting the Council will by motion award such contract for the ensuing year. 

(Ord. 321 § 1, Nov. 13th, 1985; Ord. 08-863 § 1).

1.01.060 Ordinances--Two readings required.

The City Council shall:

(a) Consider all ordinances on first reading at a regular City Council meeting by discussion and setting a date for second reading at another regular meeting.

(b) Consider adoption of an ordinance at a regular meeting after discussion on a second reading, unless the ordinance is approved by four affirmative votes of the City Council at first reading.  (Ord. 506 §§ 1, 2, Oct. 25th, 1994; Ord. 97-557 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 00-662 § 1; Ord. 08-863 § 1).