It is the intent of the legislature in enacting this chapter to provide for the implementation and clarification of Article XI, section 16 of the state Constitution, which authorizes the formation of combined city and county municipal corporations.

Terms Used In Washington Code 36.65.010

  • 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.
“City-county,” as used in this chapter, means a combined city and county municipal corporation under Article XI, section 16 of the state Constitution.