2.35.010 Purpose.
To create a culture of acceptance and mutual respect that acknowledges differences and strives for equity by:
A. Advising the council on policy decisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
B. Making recommendations to the council on public engagement strategies and methods by which McMinnville residents can better participate in the decision-making process;
C. Advising the city on culturally responsive service delivery, programming, and communication strategies;
D. Updating and overseeing progress on the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion plan;
E. Overseeing progress on applicable goals and objectives in the 2019 Mac-Town 2032 Strategic Plan; and
F. Identifying local leaders and building leadership capacity in McMinnville’s communities of color. (Ord. 5097 §2 (Exh. A), 2020).