Title 18 Human Rights
Chapter 18.11 Language Access in Municipal Proceedings
Section 18.11.010 Purpose, Language Access in Municipal Operations Program
The City of Spokane considers the languages spoken by the Native Tribes and the languages spoken by its immigrants and refugees to be an essential element of the City’s cultural heritages, and as such should be cherished and preserved. Full and meaningful access for all residents depends on a comprehensive and systematic implementation of a language access program across all city departments and functions. Legislation is necessary to standardize language access, interpretation, and translation services across all departments within the City of Spokane, and to ensure all residents have equal and direct access to City services, information, and civic processes, without reliance on outside intermediaries who may not provide residents all the required information adequately.
Date Passed: Monday, October 16, 2023
Effective Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
ORD C36449 Section 1
