The Council is being created in recognition of the village's commitment to fostering and maintaining a strong sense of community and to acknowledge the value of diversity and inclusion within the Glencoe community. In furtherance of this purpose, the Council shall promote and further the village's strong public policy against discrimination, bigotry, bias, or hate in any form and shall encourage mutual respect, cooperation, tolerance and understanding among those who live, work, visit or do business in the village, regardless of race, color, immigration or refugee status, national origin, ancestry, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, cognitive or physical ability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, socioeconomic status, source of income, housing status, or any other social identities. The functions and duties of the Council shall be to engage in the following activities, when so directed by the Village Board or, if the Council otherwise believes such activities are appropriate:
(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the Village President and Board of Trustees on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the village and upon such specific matters as may be requested by the Village President or Board of Trustees;
(b) Provide a public forum for diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and initiatives;
(c) The Council supports, facilitates, and promotes public participation in community dialogue on the issues of racism and social equity, and to work closely with cultural, civic, governmental, and faith-based organizations to develop recommendations and actions on behalf of initiatives that foster a more inclusive environment.
(Ord. No. 97-8-2031; Ord. No. 2021-15-3511)