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Recreation and Parks Association,the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, the Women's Sports Foundation, the Northwest Women's Law Center, the National Organization of Women of Washington, and the Association of Washington Cities. Signed by Governor Gregoire on May 12, 2009,the bill represents the State's policy interest in promoting gender equity related to community athletics programs. 1.3 Reference Documents The Department's Strategic Plan, adopted by the Everett City Council on March 21, 2007 is this Policy's first reference. The Department's Vision Statement identifies that the Department is committed to a)meeting community values; and b) supporting the need and desire for accessible parks, facilities, and programs for people of all ages. The City of Everett's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy, updated and effective July 1, 2007 is this Policy's second reference. It demonstrates the City's commitment to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Washington State Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5967, as signed by Governor Gregoire on May 12, 2009 is this Policy's third reference. ESSB 5967 prohibits gender discrimination with respect to community athletics programs and the use of athletic facilities by all cities, towns, counties, districts, and third parties receiving leases or permits from cities,towns, counties, or districts. 2.0 Definitions Access, as related to facility use, is the opportunity to use a Department facility that supports the provision of community athletics/sports programs. Administer is the Department's administrative process of managing or supervising the provision of community athletics/sports programs. Adoption is the official action by the Everett City Council to approve and formally place this Policy into effect. All, as related to community athletics/sports programs and their use of facilities, is the accommodation of the utmost possible number of community athletics/sports programs based upon use criteria such as, but not limited to,a) safety; b)facility configuration; c) facility capacity by day/time of desired use; d)impact to equal participation by gender; e) relationship between recreational versus"select"participation; and 0 the relationship between resident and non-resident participation. Community Athletics Programs are athletic programs that are organized for the purpose of training for and engaging in athletic activity and competition and that are in any way operated, conducted, administered, or supported by the City. 4