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===King County, Washington=== | ===King County, Washington=== | ||
The King County Ombudsman's Office was created by the voters of [[King County, Washington]], in the Home Rule Charter of 1968, and operates as an independent office within the legislative branch of King County government. King County is the most populous county in Washington and includes | The King County Ombudsman's Office was created by the voters of [[King County, Washington]], in the Home Rule Charter of 1968, and operates as an independent office within the legislative branch of King County government. King County is the most populous county in Washington and includes Seattle, the state's most populous city. The Office investigates complaints regarding the administrative conduct of King County agencies, and alleged violations of county codes dealing with employee ethics, whistleblower protection, and lobbyist disclosure. The King County Ombudsman is appointed to a renewable five-year term by the King County Council and is removable mid-term only for cause.<ref>[http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/Ombudsman.aspx King County Ombudsman, Washington State]</ref> | ||
===Seattle=== | ===Seattle=== | ||