There is hereby created a Police Civil Service Commission, consisting of three members who shall be appointed by the City Manager to exercise the powers and perform the duties established by this chapter and by state law as set forth in Chapter 41.12 RCW in connection with the selection, appointment, promotion, demotion and employment of police officers commissioned pursuant to RCW 43.101.200, unless exempt pursuant to RCW 41.06.070. The rank of Police Chief, Director of Police Services, assistant or deputy to such Chief or Director, and Commander shall be excluded from civil service pursuant to RCW 41.12.050 in recognition of the management authority delegated to such positions. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in service as a Commissioner. [Ord. 674 § 1, 2017; Ord. 328 § 1, 2003.]