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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 02.02.130
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.02 Initiative and Referendum

Section 02.02.130 Commencement of Referendum

A legal resident of the City of Spokane or a political committee as defined in RCW 42.17A.005(37), whose mailing address is in the City of Spokane and whose campaign manager, treasurer, or committee officer(s) is a qualified, registered elector in the City of Spokane, begins the referendum process by requesting from the city clerk the assignment of a referendum number and identifying the ordinance, or section(s) thereof, sought to be referred. If the ordinance has not yet taken effect, then the clerk assigns the measure a number and furnishes to the sponsor a copy of the ordinance. The resident or political committee representative sponsoring the proposed measure shall provide a notarized statement with appropriate supporting documentation to the city clerk at the time the measure is filed verifying that the requirements of this section have been met.

Date Passed: Monday, May 9, 2016

Effective Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016

ORD C35380 Section 10