The commission shall perform the following duties:
A. Serve as an advisory body to the City Council.
B. Promote mutual understanding and foster equity, inclusion, and respect among all people regardless of race, color, religion, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, physical and mental ability, political affiliations, and economic status.
C. Evaluate City practices and procedures for opportunities to improve communication and engagement with the community, identify barriers that may prevent some from participating, and provide recommendations to the City Council.
D. Create and share educational materials and programs aimed at informing the public to encourage understanding and open dialog on issues of discrimination and inequity.
E. Work with other community partners and taxing districts on initiatives and programs that encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the community.
F. Participate in diversity and inclusion training to increase awareness and develop cultural competence.
G. Create and present an annual work plan with goals and initiatives to further the City's diversity goals.
H. Present an annual report of accomplishments to the City Council. (Ord. O2020-40, 11-16-2020)