We comply with Tacoma City Council Resolution 31888, Chapter 1.45 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, and City Ordinance 25188 which created Neighborhood Councils to increase and assure effective citizen participation in the decisions of government. This Neighborhood Council maintains a collaborative partnership of open communication between the City and its citizens to:

1. Enhance the environment in which citizens are afforded an opportunity to participate in government decisions in an advisory role.
2. Foster cooperation and consensus among groups and individuals with an array of diverse interests and concerns.
3. Assist the City and neighborhoods in developing solutions to mutual problems.
4. Develop in the citizens a sense of personal pride and responsibility for their neighborhood and their city.

This two-way communication and citizen review of those issues concerning the health, safety and welfare of our neighborhoods will aid in sound decision making by the City Council and City Departments, thus promoting the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Tacoma.

We recognize that the basic building blocks of citizen participation in City government are the various neighborhood groups, i.e., neighborhood improvement organizations, block watch groups, advisory boards, etc. While these groups are independent, they have demonstrated an interest in their neighborhood and the City of Tacoma and it is expected they will take an active part in the Neighborhood Council.

Citizens retain all duties and obligations to participate in existing processes for legislative enactment, policy formulation, quasi-judicial decision-making or administrative practices. Participation in the Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Council of Tacoma does not limit such duties and obligations.