A. Except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, the system commonly known as “civil service” as set forth in Chapter 41.12 RCW is adopted for the police department, and all full paid employment therein, and all advancements, demotions, suspensions, discharges or control thereof, and of the members thereof, shall be under the control of and governed by civil service rules prescribed in or adopted pursuant to Chapter 41.12 RCW as now enacted or as hereafter amended.

B. Pursuant to RCW 41.12.050(2), the position of police chief shall be exempt from the police department civil service. In accordance with RCW 41.12.050(3), the police chief shall be entitled to designate a certain number of additional positions, to be known as the unclassified service, as exempt from the police department civil service. In designating positions as exempt, the police chief shall follow the procedures and requirements set forth in RCW 41.12.050. (Ord. 3385 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3250 § 1, 2017; Ord. 52 § 1, 1959)