A. The City Manager for the city of Vancouver shall be the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of the Transportation Benefit District, acting in an ex officio capacity. The City Manager shall be responsible to the District for the proper administration of all affairs of the District.

B. Consistent with RCW 36.73.020(4), treasurer of the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District shall be the Vancouver City Treasurer or designee acting in an ex officio capacity.

C. The City Attorney for the city of Vancouver or designee shall be the attorney for the Transportation Benefit District, acting in an ex officio capacity. The City hereby consents to such dual representation by the City Attorney’s Office, specifically reserving the right to evaluate potential conflicts of interest and to require separate attorney representation for the Transportation Benefit District as necessary on a case-by-case basis. The City Attorney or designee shall advise the District authorities and officers in all legal matters pertaining to the business of the District and shall approve all resolutions as to form. The City Attorney shall represent the District in all actions brought by or against the District or against District officials in their official capacity. The City Attorney shall perform such other duties as the District by resolution may direct.

D. The City Clerk for the city of Vancouver or designee shall be the clerk for the Transportation Benefit District, acting in an ex officio capacity. The City Clerk or designee shall keep a full and true record of every act and proceeding of the District and keep such books, accounts and make such reports as may be required by the state auditor.

E. The City Manager or designee shall, subject to the provisions of any applicable law, rule, or regulation relating to civil service, also have the authority to appoint and remove at any time any employees of the city of Vancouver to serve as employees of, and fulfill the purposes of, the District. (Ord. M-4139 § 2, 2015)