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A. "Basic living expenses" means the cost of basic food, shelter, and any other expenses of a domestic partner which are paid at least in part by a program or benefit for which the partner qualified because of the domestic partnership. The individuals need not contribute equally or jointly to the cost of these expenses as long as they both agree that both are responsible for the cost.

B. "Domestic Partner" means an individual designated by an unmarried County official or employee in an affidavit filed with the Human Resources Department pursuant to Chapter 3.98 PCC.

C. "Domestic Partnership" shall consist of two people who have been, for at least six months, and are currently:

1. Sharing the same regular and permanent residence;

2. Having a close, personal relationship;

3. Jointly responsible for "basic living expenses", as defined herein;

4. Not married to anyone as recognized by the State of Washington or any other jurisdiction;

5. Both 18 years of age or older;

6. Not related by blood closer than would bar marriage in the State of Washington;

7. Mentally competent to consent to contract when the domestic partnership began;

8. Each other's sole domestic partner, intending to remain so indefinitely, and are responsible for each other's common welfare.

D. "Employee Benefits" means the following benefits provided to a County employee, spouse and eligible children pursuant to collective bargaining agreements, ordinances, contracts or personnel policies: dental insurance eligibility, sick leave, shared sick leave eligibility, humanitarian catastrophic leave eligibility, and bereavement leave.

(Ord. 2023-39 § 1, 2023; Ord. 2007-108 § 1 (part), 2007)