A. The salary commission shall elect a chair from among its members. The salary commission establishes and publishes rules of procedure for the efficient and fair conduct of its business, consistent with state law and city ordinance.

B. The city administrator shall appoint appropriate staff to assist the independent salary commission in preparation of its reports and records as are necessary for the proper operation of the commission.

C. The salary commission shall keep a written record of its proceedings, which shall be a public record all in accordance with state law, and shall actively solicit public comment at all meetings which shall be subject to the Open Public Meetings Act pursuant to Chapter 42.30 RCW.

D. The salary commission shall meet at least once in 2008 and in each even year thereafter to consider whether or not to review and/or adjust existing salaries. The first meeting shall occur no later than April 30th, in any given year, except for the 2008 calendar year for which December 15th shall be the deadline.

E. The commission shall review and, if it so determines, amend and file its schedule of salaries with the city clerk no later than June 30th. If necessary, the commission will also meet upon any other call by the chair, the mayor or by the majority vote of the city council.

F. Three members shall constitute a quorum, and the votes of three members shall be sufficient for the decision of all matters and the transaction of all business to be decided or transacted by the independent salary commission. (Ord. 1136 § 1, 2008).