Legal & Regulatory Hierarchy
(supervenience
of authority)
1. Federal
2. Washington State
(All
laws and codes, particularly RCW 64.38 - Homeowners'
Associations)
3. Jefferson County
4a. Recorded map, plat, or plan
4b. Declaration; covenants, conditions, & restrictions;
master deed;
proprietary
lease; or occupancy agreement
4c. Articles of incorporation
4d. Bylaws
4e. Rules and regulations
4f. Other resolutions (including policy)
Process Hierarchy
(progressive
order from broad legal to business
administration)
Legal
Federal
Washington State
(All laws and codes,
particularly RCW 64.38 - Homeowners'
Associations)
Jefferson County
Incorporation with Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC&R's)
(For example, Covenants are
analogous to a constitution)
Policy
Statements
Regulatory
Process/Procedure
(rules and case-by-case decision
making)
Implementation
Compliance
Oversight
Day
to Day Administration