Irvine Municipal Code Div. 17 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee

There is hereby created a standing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the City.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 24-20, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee shall be comprised of the same number of members as there are members of the City Council, all of which shall reside or work in the City.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 24-20, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)

Each member of the City Council shall appoint one member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee, who shall serve at the pleasure of the member of the City Council who appointed such committee member.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 24-20, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee shall have the duty to:

A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including without limitation ending racial and other disparities, creating fairness in hiring and promotions, creating greater opportunities with contracting, and providing equitable service to all residents.

B. With assistance from City staff, gather data and information to formulate recommendations to the City Council for the establishment of measurable equity goals and outcomes.

C. Review and recommend revisions to current City policies to ensure that the City advances the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

D. Review and recommend revisions to outreach processes for contracting with women, minority, and disadvantaged-owned businesses through the City's business licensing program.

E. Monitor and make recommendations to the City Council with regard to hate crimes and incidents.

F. Monitor and make recommendations to the City Council with regard to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.

G. Monitor and make recommendations to the City Council with regard to cultural events and programming.

H. Perform such other duties or studies as may be directed by the City Council.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 24-20, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)

A. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee shall meet regularly at least once each month at a time and place selected by City staff, and shall hold such other meetings as from time-to-time shall be called in the manner and form required by law.

B. The meetings and procedures of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee shall be subject to and governed by the resolutions and ordinances of the City Council establishing rules and regulations for commissions and/or committees.

(Ord. No. 22-01, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 24-20, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)