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General Government: G 5.1000 - Powers and duties, contracting powers, delegation of powers

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  1. Ordinance No. 1937 authorizes administration to execute contracts without prior individual approval of city council, provides dollar threshold for types of contracts
    Request this document | Document Date: 11/00
    Jurisdiction: Sumner

  2. Resolution No. 02-86 authorizes certain City officers to receive service of process (summons)
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    Jurisdiction: Spokane

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  1. Request for information on the roles and responsibilities of local government executive and legislative officials.

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    You may also be interested in the following MRSC publications:

    • Local Government Policy-Making Process (Adobe Acrobat Document513 KB), MRSC Report No. 45, February 1999. This publication describes the local government policy-making process, outlines effective roles for local officials, and to provide practical tips to make the local policy-making process more satisfying and productive.
    • Knowing the Territory (Adobe Acrobat Document337 KB), MRSC Report No. 47, November 2007. Describes the nature, powers and duties of municipal officials for "keeping out of trouble," discusses limitations, regulations, and admonitions regarding the exercise of governmental powers, including conflicts of interest law, the open public meetings act, appearance of fairness doctrine and similar laws. It also points out immunities and protections.
    • Code City Handbook, Report No. 37 Revised, June 2009 (Adobe Acrobat Document 505kb) Provides essential information for code city officials and incites their powers, duties, and alternatives that are available under the applicable forms of municipal government.
    • Councilmember's Handbook (Adobe Acrobat Document691 KB), MRSC Report No. 48, January 2000. A brief overview of the structure of municipal government in Washington State and the role of the councilmember in that structure.


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  1. Roles of Elected Officials
    This page provides articles about the roles of commissioner, mayor, councilmember and links to conflict and resolution pages.
  2. Policy-Making Introduction
    Provides an overview of the local government policy-making process.
  3. Roles and Responsibilities
    In addition to reviewing the powers of the legislative and executive branches of cities and counties, this section provides practical tips on how to avoid conflicts between key players who are in administrative and policy-making positions.