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i F #E I CHAPTER 3.01 g DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY 3.01.010 Domestic Partnerships. A. Definitions. As used in this section: (1) "Domestic Partnership" means a relationship between two adults who consider themselves to be members of each other's immediate family, share a common residence and affirm that they share responsibility for each other's common welfare. (2) "Share a common residence"means that both adults share the same residence. It is not necessary that both Domestic Partners have title to the property where they reside or the legal right to possess the common residence. Two people may share a common residence even if one or both have additional residences. Domestic Partners do not cease to share a common residence if one or both leave the common residence but intend to return. (3) "Domestic Partners" will be deemed to be members of each other's immediate family and share responsibility for each other's common welfare if they execute a Declaration of Registered Domestic Partnership affirming that such facts are true. (4) "Declaration of Registered Domestic Partnership" means a sworn declaration filed under penalty of perjury with the City Clerk according to the procedures set forth in subsection C, which certifies that said individuals meet the requirements of a Registered Domestic Partnership as set forth in subsection C. (5) "Health Care Facility" includes, but is not limited to, hospitals, convalescent facilities, nursing homes, walk-in clinics, doctor's offices, mental health care facilities, and other short and long-term facilities located within, or under the jurisdiction of, the City. (6) A "Dependent" is a person who resides within the household of a Registered Domestic Partnership and is: a. A biological, adopted, or foster child of a Registered Domestic Partner; or b. A Dependent as defined under Internal Revenue Service regulations; or c. A ward of a Registered Domestic Partner as determined in a guardianship or other legal proceeding. B. Establishment of Domestic Partnership Registry. There is hereby created a Domestic Partnership Registry. The City Clerk shall have the duties specified in this section with respect thereto, provided that the City Manager may designate and assign another City employee to perform any or all of the duties. C. Requirements for Domestic Partnership. To establish a Domestic Partnership, both individuals must file a Declaration of Registered Domestic Partnership with the City Clerk affirming that they meet all of the following qualifications: (1) Both individuals share a common residence; (2) Both individuals affirm that they share responsibility for each other's 2 i