RCW 36.28.210: Vacancy due to loss of certification.

(1) In addition to the causes for vacancy of elective office set forth in RCW 42.12.010, a vacancy in the office of sheriff is created if the incumbent does not maintain certification as required under chapter 43.101 RCW, is decertified pursuant to a final decision by the criminal justice training commission under chapter 43.101 RCW or a final decision on appeal, or if the other requirements of RCW 36.28.025 have not been met or have not been complied with while in office. When a vacancy has been created, the vacancy shall be filled pursuant to RCW 36.16.110. The person appointed must meet the requirements of RCW 36.28.025.

(2) Where the office of sheriff is an appointed position, such appointment is terminated, and a vacancy created, if the incumbent does not maintain certification as required under chapter 43.101 RCW, is decertified pursuant to a final decision by the criminal justice training commission under chapter 43.101 RCW or a final decision on appeal, or if the other requirements of RCW 36.28.025 have not been met or have not been complied with while in office. The appointing county legislative authority shall appoint a replacement to fill the office. The person appointed must meet the requirements of RCW 36.28.025.