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Title 18
Chapter 18.10
Section 18.10.020
 

Title 18 Human Rights

Chapter 18.10 Process for Review of Institutional Statements, Names and Monuments on City Property

Section 18.10.020 Definitions
  1. "Community member" refers to an individual who lives or works within the city limits of Spokane, Washington.
  1. "Concern" refers to the disapproval or dismay of a community member regarding the property, as formally presented to the SRHC in the form of a written request to review certain City-owned property.
  1. "Content" refers to the physical image, name, description, inscription, monument or other defining features of property owned by the City of Spokane.
  1. "Department" refers to the City of Spokane department that has been tasked by the Spokane City Council of carrying out the recommended action.
  1. "OCREI" refers to the Spokane Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion.
  1. "Property" or "City-owned Property" refers to the building, monument, site, street, roadway, structure, or any other object owned by the City of Spokane or under the control, ownership, and/or jurisdiction of either the Spokane Park Board or the Library Board of Trustees.
  1. "Request" refers to a formal, written statement from a Requester asking for review of certain City-owned property under this ordinance.
  1. "Requester" refers to the community member who files a request.
  1. "SHRC" refers to the Spokane Human Rights Commission, a volunteer board of individuals appointed by the Mayor of Spokane and approved by the Spokane City Council. These individuals advise and make recommendations to the Spokane City Council regarding issues related to human rights.
  1. "Workgroup" refers to the SHRC Civic Impact workgroup of the Spokane Human Rights Commission.

Date Passed: Monday, January 29, 2024

Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024

ORD C36484 Section 1