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§ 3.14.900 — Office established—Purpose

Seattle Municipal Code (Supp. No. 44: codified through Ordinance No. 127459, passed June 30, 2026) · Seattle Mun. Code ch. 3.14, subch. VII, § 3.14.900

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3.14.900 - Office established—Purpose

There is established in the Executive Department an Office for Civil Rights to provide citywide leadership and guidance in the areas of civil rights and equal opportunity. It shall promote equal access to services within The City of Seattle and work to eliminate discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations for Seattle residents; recommend policies to all departments and divisions of City government in matters affecting civil rights and equal opportunity to all people; recommend legislation for the implementation of such programs and policies; promote awareness within City government and The City of Seattle through public education and outreach; and provide staff support for the Seattle Women's Commission, the Seattle Human Rights Commission, the Seattle LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Commission, and the Seattle Disability Commission.

([Commission name change by Ord. 126277, § 2, 2021]; Ord. 125231, § 2, 2016; Ord. 123219, § 7, 2009; Ord. 118392, § 6, 1996; Ord. 115940, § 1, 1991; Ord. 114872, § 1, 1989; Ord. 109114, § 1, 1980.)