Where are the powers and duties of the different classifications of government set out?
The powers and duties of first class cities, second class cities and towns are set forth in Title 35 of the Revised Code of Washington. The powers and duties of optional municipal code cities are set forth in Title 35A of the Revised Code of Washington. Government Organization – Commission Form • What are the major characteristics of the commission form of government? The commission form provides for the election of three commissioners who function collectively as the city legislative body and individually as city department heads. The three are elected at-large to fill the specific offices of commissioner of public safety (who also serves as the mayor), commissioner of finance and accounting, and commissioner of streets and public improvements (public works). Although one of the elected commissioners also has the title of mayor, he or she has essentially the same powers as the other commissioners, and has no veto power nor any power to direct city administration except within his/her
