Chapter 1.50
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Sections:
1.50.040 Meetings and procedures.
1.50.010 Established.
There is hereby established for the city of Wenatchee a citizen’s advisory council to be known as the “advisory council on diversity, equity and inclusion.” (Ord. 2018-27 § 1; Ord. 2017-30 § 1; Ord. 2006-16 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 1, 1994)
1.50.015 Purpose.
It is the purpose of the advisory council on diversity, equity and inclusion to advise the city council on diversity conditions in the city and, specifically:
(1) Recommend initiatives to help local government and the community ensure an equitable disbursement of public and private resources;
(2) Encourage participation by all sectors in the community’s decision-making processes, including equal opportunity policies; and
(3) Provide a forum for all diversity issues including the annual Americans with Disabilities Act concerns, complaints and activity. (Ord. 2018-27 § 1; Ord. 2017-30 § 1; Ord. 2006-16 § 3)
1.50.020 Composition.
The council shall consist of 11 to 16 members, of which the majority shall be residents of the city of Wenatchee. The council shall endeavor to have diverse representation to include representatives from the community at large, specifically multicultural representation, and underrepresented populations and governmental interests. (Ord. 2018-27 § 1; Ord. 2017-30 § 1; Ord. 2006-16 § 2; Ord. 99-2 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 2, 1994)
1.50.030 Appointment – Terms.
The council members shall be appointed by the Wenatchee city council to serve staggered three-year terms. No more than three consecutive terms shall be served. (Ord. 2018-27 § 1; Ord. 2017-30 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 3, 1994)
1.50.040 Meetings and procedures.
(1) The council shall operate according to the city of Wenatchee’s adopted advisory board procedures.
(2) Meetings shall be held no less than quarterly at Wenatchee City Hall with a preestablished agenda. All council meetings shall be documented by the taking of minutes, which become an official and open record to be kept by City Hall. All requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act shall be followed by the council.
(3) Supporting/advisory staff will be assigned to assist the council with issues or events deemed necessary and appropriate. (Ord. 2018-27 § 1; Ord. 2017-30 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 4, 1994)