No franchise shall be effective until accepted by the franchisee, acceptance evidenced by the franchisee so indicating on a copy of such franchise and returning it to the council. The council shall submit the franchise to the county auditor for recording as required by RCW 36.55.080. (Added by Ord. 85-051 § 3, July 3, 1985; Amended by Ord. 96-028 § 60, June 12, 1996, Eff date June 29, 1996).