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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMERCE CITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMISSION
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Summary and Background Information:
Due to recent events across the nation, conversations surrounding race, social justice, inclusion and equity have been at the forefront of the American public. City Council directed staff to create a Diversity and Inclusion Commission for the purposes of initiating a productive dialog and generating recommendations for improved communications, engagement and inclusivity. Staff has created a resolution authorizing the creation of the commission. Staff also conducted research and identified alternative actions for council’s consideration that align with this charge. These alternatives were developed as a result of recent experiences in recruiting board and commission vacancies and positions on new boards created by the City Council, which have not generated sufficient community member participation.
Alternatives for Council’s consideration:
1. Pass the Resolution Establishing the Commerce City Diversity and Inclusion Commission (the resolution is included in the City Council packet).
2. Incorporate the diversity and inclusion efforts, as defined in the existing resolution, within the Cultural Council’s bylaws and mission to further integrate diversity and inclusion efforts across the city. (This would require a slight modification to the resolution in the City Council packet).
3. Adopt a resolution directing all existing and future boards and commissions to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations, growth, and integration into their bi-laws. This alternative would seek to imbed diversity and inclusion as an important responsibility of all of the City Council’s appointed boards and commissions, thereby creating a broad and diverse focus on these important tenants. (This action would require staff to prepare an alternative resolution, see possible outcomes defined below*).
4. Schedule a facilitated meeting with all b...
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