Diversity Advisory Committee

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.

• View Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee Agendas
• View Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee Minutes

Frequency of meetings

The Diversity Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Remuneration

These are volunteer positions.

Committee vacancies

There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.

Committee contact

Erica Mittag, Community Development Coordinator
905-623-3379 ext. 2563

Agenda

• View Diversity Advisory Committee agendas

Minutes

• View Diversity Advisory Committee minutes

History

The Diversity Committee was established in February 2018, when Report CSD-001-18 was adopted.