CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE ________
COUNCIL BILL _________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to surveillance technology implementation; amending Ordinance 125376 and Chapter 14.18 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, the City has undergone significant changes in its administration and department personnel since Ordinance 125376 was implemented originally; and
WHEREAS, Council approval of surveillance impact reports for existing City surveillance technology will involve the development of protocols that will more than likely act as a guide for future approvals;
WHEREAS, upon the Council's receipt of the Executive's master list of existing surveillance technologies, it became apparent that grouping similar technologies together for Council consideration would be more efficient and conducive to meaningful community engagement than transmitting one request for Council approval per department per month as outlined in the original legislation; and
WHEREAS, other events have occurred since passage of Ordinance 125376 that call for clarifications to the surveillance ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 14.18.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, enacted by Ordinance 125376, is amended as follows:
14.18.010 Definitions
The following definitions apply to this Chapter 14.18:
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"Surveillance technology" means any electronic device, software program, or hosted software solution that is designed or primarily intended to be used for the purpose of surveillance.
"Working Group" means the Community Surveillance Working Group established pursuant to Section 14.18.080, which is responsible for advising the Executive and City Council on matters concerning surveillance technology pursuant to this Chapter 14.18.
Section 2. Section 14.18.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, enacted by Ordinance 125376, is amended as follows:
14.18.020 Council approval for acquisition of surveillance technologies
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