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Recruitment is now closed for the vacancy on the Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Statement of Purpose |
The Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee established to provide leadership and advice to City Council on matters related to equity, inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination using an intersectional equity lens and community driven approach. The committee will:
When matters may benefit from input from more than one equity seeking committee the Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will facilitate this review and response. At the determination of staff, the committee may also be requested to provide advice on administrative policies or practices. |
Composition |
The committee will be comprised of up to 12 members with relevant lived experience, knowledge or skills to support the committee. Members may be individuals or representatives from local institutions and community-based organizations. The Chairs of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and the LGBTQ2+ Advisory Committee, or another member as appointed by those committees, will be members of the Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. In order to provide an intersectional equity lens, members should have a range of lived experience, or be allies and advocates, relating to one or more equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to:
Notwithstanding the Simplified Meetings Procedures for advisory bodies, the Committee may invite non-member participation at the discretion of the Committee. |
Reporting Structure |
The Committee shall report to Council through the Social Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Diversity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Social Sustainability Committee. Administrative support to the Committee shall be provided by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, which shall assign a Secretary to the Committee. |
Membership Term |
Term of Council, or as determined by City Council. |
Membership List |
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Meeting Schedule and Location |
The committee meets monthly or at the call of the chair. Meeting dates and location to be determined. |
Other |
The Committee shall conduct its meetings in accordance with and otherwise comply with the City of St. Catharines Simplified Meeting Procedures for advisory bodies. |