Seattle, WA Commission for Sexual Minorities

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Seattle, WA, US

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Type: Policy

Status: Ongoing

Source File: http://www.seattle.gov/scsm/about.htm

Description:

Mission
The Commission's role is to effectively address and present the concerns of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered citizens of Seattle to the Mayor, City Council, and all City Departments.

The Commission recommends legislation, policy, programs and budget items to the mayor, city council and city departments.

Purpose
Purpose of the Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - (Article I from SCSM Bylaws)

1. Provide information to the Mayor, City Council, and other City departments, offices, commissions and boards concerning issues of importance to lesbians, gays and other sexual minorities;

2. Ensure that City departments address fairly the concerns of lesbians, gays and other sexual minorities individually and as a protected class under City ordinance and other applicable laws;

3. As appropriate, recommend policies to all departments and offices of the City in matters affecting gay, lesbian, and sexual minority concerns, and recommend legislation for the implementation of such policies;

4. Encourage understanding between the lesbian, gay and sexual minority communities and the larger Seattle community through long-range projects.

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