Title
Update on the Process to Form a Social Justice and Equity Commission
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
No recommendation. Information only.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the process the form a Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the process to form a Social Justice and Equity Commission.
Staff Contact:
Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Human Resources, 360.753.8343
Presenter(s):
Olivia Salazar de Breaux, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, Human Resources
Background and Analysis:
In June 2020, City Council forwarded to the General Government Committee a referral to develop a Human Rights Commission. Input from the community and direction from Council was that the development of a new Commission be led by marginalized community members, with an emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
On November 2, 2020, Council approved an approach to establishing a Social Justice & Equity Commission (Commission) that is led by the City's Equity & Inclusion Coordinator and a Founding Members Work Group made up of five marginalized community members, with an emphasis on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This group will host a series of Community Conversations to elevate the voices of marginalized community members, and use the input gathered to recommend to Council the new Commission's:
* make-up and terms
* formal name
* scope of work
* first year work plan
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide a briefing on the launch of the process to form the new Commission. Staff will introduce the Founding Members Work Group, share an overview and timeline for the process, including planned briefings with the General Government Committee, and the status of the competitive process to select a consultant team to support the Founding Members Work Group.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is significant interest to address s...
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