Other LanguagesThe election requirements of § 5, chapter 174, Laws of 1965, Ex. Sess., are not satisfied by a township election authorizing a property tax levy when said election was held prior to the effective date of the statute.
A township is not legally authorized to enter into contracts with cities and counties for the purpose of conducting a recreation program under the provisions of RCW 67.20.020.
A township having a population of less than five thousand inhabitants is not empowered to levy property taxes at a rate in excess of two mills, even when so authorized by a vote of its electors.
A township has no power to establish an endowment care fund for cemetery maintenance.
Intoxicating liquor may not be sold in a township area on the day of the township annual meeting.
Townships may not appropriate funds to fire protection districts although the boundaries of the district and the township coincide.
(1) Township electorate may authorize tax levy in excess of 40 mill aggregate limitation, but not in excess of specific limitation, where purpose is retirement of bonds for capital improvements.(2) Election at town meeting is proper method for authorization of tax levy in excess of 40 mill limitation.(3) Two-thirds majority vote of electorate necessary to authorize issuance of township bonds.