Purpose

On August 8, 2020, Dublin City Council passed Resolution 41-20, approving the formation of the Community Task Force. The members of the Task Force represented a wide range of perspectives and identities in the community, including residents throughout Dublin, the business community, the school district and youth leaders. City Council directed the Task Force to identify solutions to defeat social injustice, bias, bigotry and racism in the community and establish corresponding long-term goals. In August 2021, the Task Force presented to City Council a recommended DEI Framework. The Task Force’s chief recommendation was for City Council to establish an ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advisory committee composed of Dublin residents with knowledge of the various cultural communities throughout the community.

On November 9, 2021, Dublin City Council passed Resolution 72-21, establishing the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee is to advise Dublin City Council on the unique needs of diverse Dublin residents and to continue the work outlined in the DEI Framework.

Members

The Community Inclusion Advisory Committee will consist of as many community members as Council deems necessary with knowledge of the diversity of the community.

Terms of Office

Community Inclusion Advisory Committee members shall serve staggered two-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Organization

The Community Inclusion Advisory Committee elects from its appointed membership a Chair and Vice Chair whose duties include coordinating meeting agendas and committee support with the assistance of the Staff Liaison, presiding over meetings and serving as the spokesperson of the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Vice Chair serves in the absence of the Chair.

The City Manager or their designee serves as the primary staff liaison and coordinate any needs of the Committee.  The Clerk of Council, or their designee will provide all necessary administrative support. Additional City of Dublin staff members will attend regular meetings to inform the committee and participate in discussions.

Meetings

The committee shall hold regular bi-monthly meetings unless there is no business to come before the committee. All meetings of the board will be open to the public.

Reporting Requirements

Other than meeting minutes, the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee may report to City Council its progress, concerns, issues, recommendations and/or needs as frequently as it or Council may deem necessary.

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