A. Mutual commitment declarants shall make an official record of their relationship by executing a "declaration of mutual commitment" on the form prescribed by the city.
B. The declaration must include a statement that the persons are in a relationship of mutual commitment, support, and caring, and are responsible for each other's welfare. For these purposes, "mutual support" means that they contribute mutually to each other's maintenance and support.
C. The declaration must include a statement that both persons agree to file a termination of the relationship if there is a change in the status of their relationship such that they cease to meet the criteria for the mutual commitment registry.
D. The sworn declaration shall include the date on which the mutual commitment was registered, the mailing address(es) of both declarants, and the notarized signatures of both declarants. The declaration shall further state that the declarants meet all the criteria for the mutual commitment registry set forth in section 10.03.020 of this chapter.
E. The city shall have no duty to verify the information provided by the individuals filing the declaration of mutual commitment. (Ord. 16-08 § 1, 2008)