TOWN COUNCIL

146 days ago

Description

The Town of Cathlamet is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Town Council for Position No. 5.

The term of office will begin immediately upon appointment and continue until a qualified person is elected to fill the unexpired term. Applicants must a registered voter of the Town of Cathlamet and reside in town-limits. 

Applications can be download below and submitted online by clicking "Apply Now", via e-mail to accounting@townofcathlamet.com, mailed to PO Box 68, Cathlamet, WA 98612, or dropped off at Town Hall, 25 Broadway Street (moving to 100 Main Street sometime in March).

Application: A completed Town Council Vacancy Application must be uploaded to your website application submission or returned to the Clerk-Treasurer at Town Hall.

Requirements

Eligibility: Applicants must be a registered voter of the Town of Cathlamet and a reside within town-limits.

Training: Every member of the governing body of a public agency must complete training on the requirements of the OPMA & PRA no later than ninety days after the date the member assumes public office and such training must be repeated every 4-years while in office. (RCW 42.30.205; 42.56.150)

Availability: Attendance at regular Town Council meetings is required. Meetings occur on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. If the scheduled meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following day at the same time. Special meetings may also be called periodically, and Councilmembers may serve on committees and boards as a liaison for the Town.

Skills & Abilities

Salary & Schedule

The salary is $100 per month. Attendance is required at regular meetings, which are held each month on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Comprised of five elected at-large members, the town council is the legislative authority of the town and has the power to enact laws and policies, consistent with state law, needed or desired to regulate local and municipal affairs within the jurisdiction of the town or its service areas.

Specific duties include:
  • Enacting laws and policies, consistent with state law, needed or desired to regulate local and municipal affairs within the jurisdiction of the town or its service areas
  • Enacting a town budget
  • Defining the powers, functions and duties of town officers and employees
  • Fixing the compensation and working conditions of officers and employees
  • Maintaining retirement and pension systems
  • Imposing fines and penalties for the violation of town ordinances
  • Entering into contracts
  • Regulating the acquisition, sale, ownership and other disposition of real property
  • Providing governmental, recreational, educational, cultural and social services
  • Imposing taxes and fees not otherwise prohibited by state law
  • Causing the town to own and operate utilities
  • Approving claims against the town
  • Granting franchises for the use of public ways
  • Granting business licenses for the purpose of revenue and regulation
  • Establishing rules governing its own procedures, including for public meetings and hearings
  • Exercising all other authorities and perform all other duties and functions for councils as provided by state statute
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