Washington Code 29A.92.115 – Increase in number of elected county commissioners — Remedy for vote dilution concerning Indian tribal status
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(1) A county may reasonably increase the number of elected commissioners to remedy a potential violation of RCW 29A.92.020 if the protected class or one of the protected classes subject to alleged vote dilution is Indian tribal status.
Terms Used In Washington Code 29A.92.115
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) After finding a violation of RCW 29A.92.020 or upon stipulation of the parties, the court may order a reasonable increase in the number of elected officials on a county commission if the defendant political subdivision is a county and the protected class or one of the protected classes subject to alleged vote dilution is Indian tribal status.
[ 2023 c 56 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 56: See note following RCW 29A.92.720.