Section 136-12-020. Procedure during vacancy.

It is unavoidable that vacancies will occur from time to time in the position of county engineer. When a vacancy occurs in the office of county engineer due to resignation, retirement, death or for any other reason, the county legislative authority shall take immediate steps to find a replacement, either by promotion from within the organization if a competent and eligible person is available, or by advertisement for, and interview of, qualified applicants. The county legislative authority or county executive shall, in writing, by electronic e-mail or official letter, within five working days, notify the county road administration board of the vacancy, and of the procedure to be followed during the period of vacancy. The notice to the county road administration board shall state that the legislative authority or county executive has reviewed the requirements within this chapter.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 36.78 RCW. WSR 14-17-035, § 136-12-020, filed 8/13/14, effective 9/13/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 36.79 RCW. WSR 02-18-018, § 136-12-020, filed 8/22/02, effective 9/22/02; WSR 99-01-021, § 136-12-020, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.78.080. WSR 90-07-074 (Order 74), § 136-12-020, filed 3/21/90, effective 4/21/90; Regulation 1, § 136-12-020, filed 12/13/67.]

Chapter 36.78 RCW. WSR 14-17-035, § 136-12-020, filed 8/13/14, effective 9/13/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 36.79 RCW. WSR 02-18-018, § 136-12-020, filed 8/22/02, effective 9/22/02; WSR 99-01-021, § 136-12-020, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 36.78.080. WSR 90-07-074 (Order 74), § 136-12-020, filed 3/21/90, effective 4/21/90; Regulation 1, § 136-12-020, filed 12/13/67.