Title
Social Justice and Equity Commission Chair Election 2025
Recommended Action
Move to elect a Social Justice and Equity Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
Report Issue:
Whether to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to the Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, Office of Organizational Development and Performance, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
City advisory boards are represented by a chairperson, elected by their respective groups, that facilitates meetings of their board and acts as a representative of the group to City Council.
The Social Justice and Equity Commission has agreed to have chair terms last one year and elections occur annually in the late spring/early summer. Currently the Chair position is vacant and Vice-Chair is Robin Rosen-Evans.
Climate Analysis:
This is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Having a chair and vice-chair will allow the Commission to function more effectively and efficiently move forward the equity work of the Commission.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
No known neighborhood/community interests.
Options:
1) Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.
2) Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair at another time.
Financial Impact:
No known financial impacts
Attachments:
None