Diversity Advisory Committee
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As we continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diversity Advisory Committee will continue to meet. To maintain physical distancing, these meetings will take place in an electronic format using teleconferencing. The meetings are open to the public through electronic participation or telephone participation only. For meeting information and instructions to join, view the committee agenda.
Purpose
Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee is an advisory body that provides advice, comments and recommendations to Council and municipal staff on issues affecting diversity in our community. The Committee strives toward a safe, welcoming and inclusive Clarington, where differences are celebrated, and the voices of all peoples are heard. The Diversity Advisory Committee engages Clarington residents to educate and raise awareness by celebrating our community’s differences and strengths through outreach activities.
Terms of reference
Diversity Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)
Composition
The committee is comprised of eight voting members, all Clarington residents, including two youth (ages 16 to 24 years) and one Member of Council to provide continuity between the committee and Council. Appointments shall run in four-year terms. This staggering will ensure continuity on the committee. Appointments may be revoked at any time at the discretion of Council. The citizen appointments should represent a broad range of the community, including representatives of diverse groups (national origin, ethnicity, language, race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, etc.).
Clarington's Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee
The Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Diversity Advisory Committee. Its focus is developing strategies to address anti-Black racism and other forms of discrimination in our community through education and awareness by recommending policies, initiatives and training program guidance to Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee.
The subcommittee serves as a liaison between the community and Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee on anti-Black racism and other forms of discrimination. The subcommittee supports a social media engagement plan, develops an anti-racism strategy and policy, and provides guidance towards a training program.
Frequency of meetings
The Diversity Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Remuneration
These are volunteer positions.
Committee contact
Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator
905-623-3379 ext. 2563
Agenda
Minutes
History
The Diversity Committee was established in February 2018, when Report CSD-001-18 was adopted.
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