SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Appointing Members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board
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PRESENTER: Sandy Abendroth, DEIAB Chair; Sara Loflin, BOT Liaison
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution appointing new members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town sought applicants to fill five vacancies on the seven-member Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board (DEIAB) beginning on March 8, 2021. The DEIAB is intended to represent diversity (including racial, ethnic, LGBTQ, economic background, and disabilities) in the Town of Erie. In total, the Town received 17 applications. The existing members of the DEIAB reviewed the applications and in a working session on Thursday, April 15, the DEIAB crafted for the Board of Trustees’ consideration with recommendations for appointment.
On May 11, 2021 the Board of Trustees approved appointments to the DEIAB.
Since then, three members have resigned effective August 1, 3 and 13th. The DEIAB has chosen to consider the pool of applications received during the March recruitment for selection of new members, and holding a special meeting on August 16, 2021 has submitted a recommendation to the BOT for approval.
Board Priority(s) Addressed: (Note: Delete all priorities that do not apply and this note.)
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 21-107
2. Recommendation by DEIAB