Recognition of Same Sex Marriages

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What date marks the qualifying event for the recognition of same-sex marriages by the City of Omaha?

June 15, 2015
July 1, 2015
June 30, 2015
June 26, 2015 (correct)

Which of the following benefits are included for same-sex spouses of City employees following the executive order?

Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
Insurance, pension, health, and dental benefits (correct)
Only health benefits
Only pension benefits

Under the new policy, how is the term 'spouse' defined in the context of employee benefits?

Only as heterosexual couples recognized by the state
As individuals of the opposite gender only
As any legally married partner, irrespective of gender (correct)
Only as common-law partners

Which aspect is NOT mentioned in the executive order regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages?

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Flashcards

Executive Order No. S-29-15

A legal document issued by the mayor of Omaha that declares the city will recognize and provide benefits to same-sex couples legally married.

Purpose of Executive Order S-29-15

The purpose of this executive order was for the City of Omaha to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage.

Policy of Executive Order S-29-15

The policy outlined in the order clarifies that the City of Omaha will provide equivalent benefits to same-sex spouses as heterosexual married couples.

Effective Date of Executive Order S-29-15

The date that the City of Omaha started recognizing same-sex marriage for the purpose of calculating benefits.

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Spouse (as used in Executive Order S-29-15)

The legal term used in official documents to refer to a person legally married to a City of Omaha employee, regardless of gender.

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Study Notes

Executive Order S-29-15

Purpose: To ensure compliance with Supreme Court decisions regarding same-sex marriage.
Policy: City of Omaha will provide equal employee benefits (insurance, pension, health, dental) to legally married same-sex spouses.
Benefits: Benefits will be extended to same-sex spouses to the same extent as those provided to heterosexual spouses.
Effective Date: June 26, 2015
Interpretation of "spouse": The term "spouse" will now include any person legally married to a City employee, regardless of gender.
Legal Basis: Relies on the City of Omaha's Home Rule Charter, Section 3.04.
Administrative Action: Proclaims this order establishing and governing same-sex marriages.
Date of Order: June 30, 2015
Mayor: Jean Stothert.