No city, town, or municipality shall require any person applying for or holding an office, place, position, or employment under the provisions of this chapter or under any local charter or other regulations described in RCW 41.08.010 to reside within the limits of such municipal corporation as a condition of employment, or to discriminate in any manner against any such person because of his or her residence outside of the limits of such city, town, or municipality.

NOTES:

IntentFinding2007 c 218: See note following RCW 41.08.020.
Purpose1972 ex.s. c 37: See note following RCW 41.08.070.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 41.08.075

  • city: includes all cities, towns and municipalities having a full paid fire department. See Washington Code 41.08.220
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080