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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 09
Chapter 09.03
Section 09.03.020
 

Title 09 Employment Standards

Chapter 09.03 Fair Chance Hiring Practices of the City of Spokane

Section 09.03.020 Statement of Policy

  1. No person may be disqualified from employment with the City due solely, or in part, to the existence of a prior criminal arrest or conviction, or prior felony conviction that occurred within the past ten (10) years, unless the crime for which the individual was convicted directly relates to the job position sought.

  2. The City of Spokane’s use of applicant criminal arrest and conviction information will be based solely on the relationship between the past felony conviction and the potential risk to the City and its employees, residents, customers, and contractors.

  3. The City of Spokane will at all times comply with any federal or state law or regulation pertaining to background checks.

Date Passed: Monday, November 27, 2017

Effective Date: Saturday, January 13, 2018

ORD C35564 Section 2