Title
Review of Women's Commission Proposal
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Consider the referral from Mayor Pro Tem Jones regarding creation of an Olympia Women's Commission.
City Manager Recommendation:
Consider the referral regarding creation of an Olympia Women's Commission .
Report
Issue:
Whether the City of Olympia should develop, staff and fund a Women's Commission.
Staff Contact:
Steve Hall, City Manager, 360.753.8244
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Debbie Sullivan, Administrative Services Director, 360.753.8499
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
Debbie Sullivan, Administrative Services Director
Background and Analysis:
On July 17, 2018, Mayor Pro Tem Jones requested a Referral to the General Government Committee for consideration of an Olympia Women's' Commission.
The City Council approved the referral.
The referral noted both internal administrative work and community-focused work that could be addressed by a potential Commission to provide greater workforce equity and inclusion in Olympia.
Administration of the City workplace is the responsibility of the City Manager and key staff to ensure equity, representation and fair treatment within the work place.
Currently there are a number of internal initiatives taking place within the city organization to achieve these goals. City staff will share current efforts to support and increase women in leadership roles, greater recruitment and promotion in job areas where women are underrepresented and overall initiatives to address equity and diversity wining the City organization.
Olympia strives to be a leader in this area. Staff welcomes General Government Committee feedback about these efforts.
The referral also suggest a number of possible roles for the City in addressing workplace and gender inequities within the community. This could include doing work to recognize accomplishments and role models or addressing inequities and concerns in private b...
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