Personnel Policy Manuals
This page provides examples of comprehensive personnel policies adopted by local governments in Washington State. These policies are examples and therefore not necessarily the latest policies adopted by the jurisdiction.
Documents are provided as examples only. MRSC cannot review all materials for legal accuracy. Consult legal counsel before adopting any sample language.
Cities over 50,000 People
- Federal Way Employee Guidelines (2023)
- Redmond Personnel Manual
- Seattle Personnel Rules
- Shoreline Employee Handbook (2025) – Includes resolution approving revisions to policies and practices.
- Vancouver Employment Policy Manual (2022)
Cities between 10,000 and 50,000 People
- Aberdeen Personnel Policies (2020)
- Anacortes Personnel Policies (2023)
- Bothell Personnel Policies
- East Wenatchee Personnel Manual and Procedures (2022)
- Edmonds Personnel Policies (2017)
- Ellensburg Personnel Policies Manual (2024)
- Ferndale Personnel Policies (2021)
- Grandview Personnel Policy Manual (2025)
- Issaquah Personnel Policies (2025)
- Newcastle Personnel Policies (2026)
- Port Orchard Personnel Policies Manual (2026)
- Poulsbo Personnel Handbook (2022) – Includes resolution approving revisions to policies.
- Sammamish Employee Handbook (2024)
- Sunnyside Personnel Policy Manual (2024) – Includes resolution adopting the personnel policy manual.
- Tumwater Personnel & Operating Policies
- Washougal Personnel Policy Manual (2022)
Cities and Towns under 10,000 People
- Chewelah Personnel Policy Manual (2025)
- Clarkston Personnel Policies (2025)
- North Bonneville Personnel Policy Manual (2024)
- Prosser Personnel Policy Manual (2023)
- Sequim Personnel Policy Manual (2022)
- Tenino City Official Handbook (2019) – Includes resolution adopting the handbook.
- Woodland Personnel Policy (2022)
Counties over 125,000 People
- Clark County Human Resources Policy Manual (2024)
- Kitsap County Personnel Manual (2026)
- Spokane County Policy & Procedure Manual (2026)
- Thurston County Personnel Rules and Policies (2025)
Counties under 125,000 People
- Adams County Personnel Policy (2022)
- Clallam County Administrative Manual - Employee Benefits (2022)
- Grays Harbor County Employment Guide (2019)
- Island County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (2023)
- Mason County Personnel Policies (2024)
Special Purpose Districts
- Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District Personnel Policies (2018)
- Beacon Hill Water and Sewer District Employee Handbook (2023)
- Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority Personnel Policies (2024)
- Clark Regional Wastewater District Employee Handbook (2023)
- Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District Personnel Policies Manual (2023)
- North Beach Water District Employee Policies and Procedures Manual (2014)
- Port of Bremerton Employee Handbook (2022)
- Port of Port Angeles Employee Handbook (2022)
- Port of Walla Walla Personnel Policies (2018)
- Port of Woodland Non-Exempt Personnel Manual (2023)
- Skyway Water and Sewer District Employee Policies and Procedures Manual (2016)
Last Modified: October 21, 2026
