In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) “County agency” includes any County department, office, board, or commission.
(2) “Equal access” means to be informed of, participate in, and benefit from public services offered and public meetings held by a County agency at a level equal to English proficient individuals.
(3) “Limited English proficiency individual” or “LEP individual” means an individual whose primary language for communication is not English and who has a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English.
(4) “Oral language services” include various methods to provide verbal information and interpretation, such as staff interpreters, bilingual staff, telephone interpreter programs, and private interpreter programs.
(5) “Vital documents” means documents that contain information that is critical to being informed of, participating in, and benefiting from public services offered and public meetings held by a County agency, including all applications or informational materials, notices, and complaint forms offered by County agencies.
(Bill No. 25-22)