(a) In general. Each County agency shall take reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services and public meetings for individuals with limited English proficiency.
(b) Reasonable steps. Reasonable steps to provide equal access to public services and public meetings include:
(1) the provision of oral language services for individuals with limited English proficiency;
(2) face-to-face, in-house oral language services, if contact between the County agency and individuals with limited English proficiency is on a weekly or more frequent basis;
(3) the translation of vital documents ordinarily provided to the public into any language spoken by any limited English proficient population that constitutes at least 3% of the County population as measured by the most recent United States Census or that a County agency regularly serves; and
(4) any additional methods or means necessary to achieve equal access to public services offered by and public meetings held by County agencies.
(c) No charge to LEP individual. Equal access described in this section shall be provided free of charge to LEP individuals.
(d) Implementation. The provisions of this section shall be fully implemented by July 1, 2022.
(Bill No. 25-22)