TITLE 10
HUMAN RIGHTS
HUMAN RIGHTS
Equity And Inclusion 10.01
Human Rights Commission 10.02
Mutual Commitment Registry 10.03
Employment Discrimination 10.04
Housing Discrimination 10.05
Racial Equity In Policing Commission 10.06
Accessibility And Disability Commission 10.07
Gender Equity 10.08
Closed Captioning In Places Of Public Congregation 10.09
It is the intent and purpose of this title to protect the human rights of the citizens of the city of Salt Lake (the "city"). The city is comprised of diverse and varied groups, communities, and individuals. Protection of human rights is critical therefore to the general welfare of the city. The provisions of this title are to be liberally construed to achieve that purpose. (Ord. 43-22, 2022: Ord. 15-08 § 1, 2008)
A. This Section hereby establishes the position of chief equity officer. The Mayor shall appoint, with advice and consent of the city council, a chief equity officer.
B. Among other responsibilities, the chief equity officer shall:
1. Make equity and inclusion policy and strategy recommendations to the Mayor.
2. Work with city departments and consultants to help ensure all programs and services include an equity tool and are being designed using an equity lens.
3. Oversee the development and implementation of a citywide equity master plan.
4. Oversee the development and implementation of a citywide language access policy, which shall include a plan for contracting with interpretation and translation services.
5. Provide administrative support to the racial equity in policing commission, the human rights commission, and the accessibility and disability commission.
6. Perform the functions identified in Section 10.08.030. (Ord. 43-22, 2022)