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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 03
Chapter 03.01B
Section 03.01B.021
 

Title 03 Administration and Personnel

Chapter 03.01B Executive and Administration

Article II. Executive

Section 03.01B.021 Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion (OCREI)

 

  1. The Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion (OCREI) is an administrative department within the Office of the Mayor established to provide citywide leadership and guidance in the areas of civil rights, equity, and inclusion.  The Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion promotes the removal of historical and existing barriers to access to services within the boundaries of the city of Spokane and works to eliminate discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations for all people; receive, oversee investigations and resolve complaints of discrimination not under the jurisdiction of other government entities; recommend policies to all departments and divisions of City government in matters affecting civil rights, equity and inclusion; recommend implementation plans for such programs and policies; and promote awareness within City government and the city of Spokane through public education and outreach.
  1. The Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion serves as the administrative liaison to the Spokane Human Rights Commission.

 

Date Passed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

ORD C36795 Section 3