POLICY 29
FLAG DISPLAY

Effective Date: September, 2015

SECTION INDEX:     Flag Display

1    Purpose

2    Reference

3    Application

4    Guidance

1. PURPOSE

It is the intent of the City of Olympia to establish a policy which follows the Washington State provisions governing the display of flags, including the United States flag, the State flag, the City flag, and the POW/MIA flag. Any additions must be approved by the City Manager.

2. REFERENCE

• Washington State provisions governing the display of flags.

3. APPLICATION

This Policy applies to all individuals employed by or who volunteer with the City of Olympia, unless a provision of the policy conflicts with a contract or statute (e.g., Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Civil Service Rule, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Failure to comply with this Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination from City service.

4. GUIDANCE

A.    Display of Flags Outside Buildings

The City of Olympia follows the Washington State provisions governing the display of flags, including the United States flag, the State flag, the City flag, and the POW/MIA flag.

B.    Display of Flags Inside Buildings

In addition to the above flags, other flags may be displayed on a permanent or temporary basis within the building. Examples include the Sister City flag, the World flag, flags received for awards which the City has applied (e.g., the Tree City flag), flags received from visiting groups, or flags designating an event or accomplishment. All flags will be displayed with authorization by the City Manager.

Revision history: Created September, 2015