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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 04
Chapter 04.42
Section 04.42.020
 

Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures

Chapter 04.42 Spokane Urban Native Advisory Council

Section 04.42.020 Membership

 

  1. The Spokane Urban Native Advisory Council (SUNAC) shall consist of up to twelve (12) voting members.
  1. All SUNAC members shall be tribal citizens, tribal descendants, or recognized members of the Indian community representing the urban Native community.
  1. The membership of the SUNAC shall reflect a broad range of experience, expertise, and diversity of viewpoints with a commitment to providing objective and sound advice to the Mayor and City Council, representative of the urban Native community.
  1. SUNAC members should possess expertise or experience in economic development, small business, education, youth programs, healthcare, or human services, and represent Native-led organizations defined as.
    1. An organization where a majority of the Board of Directors and executive leadership identify as American Indian or Alaska Native;
    1. An organization where at least fifty percent (50%) of clients, participants, or the organization’s constituency identify as Indigenous; or
    1. An organization demonstrating ongoing engagement with and accountability to the Spokane Indigenous community.
  1. The Mayor or their designee shall serve as a non-voting liaison to the SUNAC.
  1. The City Council may appoint a city council member to serve as a non-voting liaison to the SUNAC.
  1. SUNAC members shall meet the City’s conflict of interest requirements.

 

Date Passed: Monday, June 22, 2026

Effective Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

ORD C36884 Section 1