Title
Approval of an Appointment to the Social Justice and Equity Commission to Fill a Vacancy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee recommends approval of the appointment listed below.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommended appointment to the Social Justice and Equity Commission to fill a vacancy.
Report
Issue:
Whether to make the recommended appointments to the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, City Manager’s Office, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee interviewed candidates for vacancies on the Social Justice and Equity Commission at its March 18, 2024, special meeting and recommends the following appointment to fill a vacancy: Amna Qazi to Position #7, with a term ending March 31, 2027.
The candidate’s application and resume are attached.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Residents serve on Advisory Committees to share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and develop recommendations in a focused small group in order to provide judicious advice from a community member’s perspective to the Olympia City.
Climate Analysis:
No climate impacts were evident.
Equity Analysis:
The board and commission recruitment process is an opportunity to reduce disparities in participation among marginalized communities in City of Olympia process and decisions.
Options:
1. Approve the appointment as recommended.
2. Do not approve the appointment and send the issue back to the Community Livability and Public Safety Committee. This would delay the appointment schedule and leave the Committee not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
No cost is associated with the action. To reduce barriers to community member participation, the City offers stipends of $25 per meeting attended to Advisory Committee members. Those members who certify as low income are eligible to receive stipends of $50 per meeting attended. Advisory Committee members may waive the stipend upon request.
Attachments:
Amna Qazi Application & Resume