The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission members are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms.
MEETINGS:
The Commission members, in collaboration with City staff, will determine the meeting schedule. Members will receive a stipend for their participation
PURPOSE and INTENT:
The purpose and intent of the Commission is to:
- Support and advance the City of Eau Claire’s mission, vision, and values of equity by providing guidance to City Council for the review and development of the City of Eau Claire’s proactive and systemic equity, diversity, access, inclusion, belonging, and research initiatives.
- Support the development of equitable systems, structures, policies, practices, and procedures.
- Promote a climate where people come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.
DUTIES:
- Review, assess, and recommend equity, diversity goals and opportunities to City Council.
- Receive and review reports on equity, diversity, and inclusion practices regarding the City’s respective equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, practices, and procedures.
- Propose an equity, diversity, and inclusion project each year to local community groups for consideration and potential completion.
- Support efforts that the City undertakes, as well as advise City Council on policies with the potential impact on BIPOC and other underrepresented community members.
- Work with community partners, BIPOC, and other underrepresented community coalitions on matters concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to foster relationships and advocate for underrepresented populations.
- Present Commission recommendations to City Council.
