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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 02
Chapter 02.02
Section 02.02.010
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.02 Initiative and Referendum

Section 02.02.010 Findings and Purpose

 

  1. The citizens of the City of Spokane have reserved the right to directly legislate through the use of initiative and referendum as provided in the Charter of the City of Spokane.
     
  2. The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the exercise of the right of initiative and referendum consistent with the Charter of the City of Spokane.
     
  3. It is intended that this chapter will establish within the City of Spokane a uniform system for the exercise of the reserved right of initiative and referendum.

 

Date Passed: Monday, February 5, 2007

Effective Date: Thursday, March 15, 2007

Recodification ORD C33976 Section 1