A. Serve as an advisory body to the council for matters concerning city diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and general city policies through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.

B. Evaluate city policies and make recommendations to the council regarding public engagement strategies to ensure all interested persons have an avenue to participate in the council’s decision-making process.

C. Supervise the implementation of the goals and objectives in the 2019 Mac-Town 2032 Strategic Plan related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and advise the council on implementation of other goals and objectives in the 2019 Mac-Town 2032 Strategic Plan through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.

D. Perform such other duties relating to issues of racism, sexism, or ableism as the McMinnville city council or city manager may request.

E. Have the authority to coordinate its activities with other city, county, state or federal agencies.

F. All members who are present at board meetings, including the chair and vice-chair, are allotted one vote each on all motions. (Ord. 5097 §2 (Exh. A), 2020).