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1 <br /> Recreation and Parks Association,the American Civil Liberties Union of Q <br /> Washington,the Women's Sports Foundation,the Northwest Women's Law <br /> . Center,the National Organization of Women of Washington,and the Association i <br /> of Washington Cities, Signed by Governor Gregoire on May 12,2009,the bill <br /> represents the State's policy interest in promoting gender equity related to <br /> community athletics programs. e <br /> 1..3 Reference Documents <br /> The Department's Strategic Plan,adopted by the Everett City Council on March <br /> 21,2007 is this Policy's first reference. The Department's Vision Statement <br /> identifies that the Department is committed to a)meeting community values;and <br /> b)supporting the need and desire for accessible parks,facilities,and programs for <br /> people of all ages. <br /> The City of Everett's AntiDiscrirnination and Harassment Policy,updated and <br /> effective July 1,2007 is this Policy's second reference, It demonstrates the City's <br /> commitment to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and <br /> harassment. <br /> Washington State Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5967,as signed by Governor <br /> Gregoire on May 12,2009 is this Policy's third reference. ESSE 5967 prohibits <br /> gender discrimination with respect to community athletics programs and the use <br /> of athletic facilities by all cities,towns,counties,districts,and third parties <br /> xeeeiving leases or permits from cities,towns,counties,or districts. i <br /> 2,0 Definitions € <br /> Amos,as related to facility use,is the opportunity to use a Department facility that <br /> supports the provision of community athletics/sports programs. <br /> I <br /> Administer is the Department's administrative process of managing or supervising the ( <br /> provision of community athletics/sports programs. <br /> Adoption is the ofdoial action by the Everett City Council to approve and formally place <br /> this Policy into effect. <br /> All,as related to community athletics/sports programs and their use of facilities,is the <br /> accommodation of the utmost possible number of community atbletios/sports programs <br /> based upon use criteria such as,but not limited to,a)safety;b)facility configuration;c) <br /> facility capacity by day/time of desired use;d)impact to equal participation by gender;a) <br /> relationship between recreational versus"select"participation;and i)the relationship t <br /> between resident and non-resident participation. a <br /> Community Athlettas.Program are athletic programs that are organized for the purpose I <br /> of training for and engaging in athletic activity and competition and that are in any way <br /> operated,conducted,administered,or supported by the City. <br /> 4 E <br /> FI <br /> IT <br />