HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-003 Tasking the City Council Culture and Society Committee to Draft a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement, Create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board, and Create a Volunteer Appreciation Program Resolution 22-003
RESOLUTION NO. 22-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, TASKING THE CITY COUNCIL CULTURE AND SOCIETY
COMMITTEE TO DRAFT A DIVERSITY, EQUITY,AND INCLUSION STATEMENT,
CREATE A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ADVISORY BOARD,AND
CREATE A VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement
recommended that the City draft a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as create an
advisory board to discuss and make recommendations on the same topic; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council Culture and Society Committee is tasked with making
recommendations regarding the City's culture and society; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion are consistent
the City Council Culture and Society Committee's mission; and
WHEREAS, City volunteers add significant value to the City through their efforts and the
City should acknowledge their efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, Washington, the City Council Rules Committee is tasked with drafting a diversity,
equity, and inclusion statement, creating a diversity, equity, and inclusion advisory board, and
creating a volunteer appreciation program.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 18th day of January 2022.
David J. ! �
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, MMCuu__._m 1lelrlreenwc od
City Clerk City Attorney