a. There shall be a taskforce on racial inclusion and equity to function as an interagency coordination and leadership body for citywide racial equity policy development and implementation. The taskforce shall be located within the office of racial equity.
b. The taskforce shall consist of one or more chairs appointed by the chief equity officer in consultation with the mayor, and other members appointed by the chief equity officer in collaboration with their employing agencies.
c. The taskforce shall be supported by an executive director selected and hired by the chief equity officer in consultation with the mayor, and such other staff members located within the office of racial equity as may be appointed or designated by the executive director or the chief equity officer.
d. Duties of the taskforce on racial inclusion and equity. The taskforce shall function as a citywide racial equity leadership and advisory body providing advice and assistance to the mayor, chief equity officer, and the office of racial equity, and coordinating efforts to increase racial equity within agencies and among programs through the development of multi-agency initiatives and citywide equity policies and practices.
e. Powers of the taskforce on racial inclusion and equity. The taskforce shall have the following powers:
1. The chair or chairs are authorized to convene meetings and establish such committees of the taskforce as are deemed necessary for the performance and carrying out of its duties.
2. All agencies shall cooperate with the taskforce in the performance of its duties and contribute, as appropriate, to the taskforce's efforts. At the request of the taskforce, an agency shall also designate at least one representative to serve as a member.
(L.L. 2022/121, 12/2/2022, eff. 12/2/2022)