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RESOLUTION NO. 15-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING HEARING EXAMINER RULES AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.170 authorizes the City to create the position of Hearing
Examiner; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.14 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code ("PTMC") establishes
that position; and
WHEREAS, PTMC 2.14.080 authorizes the Hearing Examiner to adopt rules of
procedure, subject to confirmation by the City Council; and
WHEREAS,the City's Hearing Examiner has proposed rules and procedures that are
consistent with PTMC 20.01.240, "Procedures for public hearings," and that provide for fair and
effective hearings.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Port Townsend adopts the Hearing
Examiner Rules of Procedure dated December 18, 2014.
Section 2. The City Manager or designee may take administrative actions consistent
with this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 5th day of January, 2015.
David King
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
oanna Sanders, CMC Steven L. Gross
City Clerk City Attorney