AGENDA DATE: 1/20/2021
TITLE:
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Equity and Inclusion Annual Report
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Presentation to the Board on Office of Equity and Inclusion Second Year Activities
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Binte-Farid, Brooks, E., Russell
PRESENTER (S): Siri Russell, Director of Equity and Inclusion; Irtefa Binte-Farid, Coordinator of Equity and Accountability; Edward Brooks, Yancey School Community Center Program Coordinator
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In November 2018, Albemarle County Local Government announced the creation of the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) to further demonstrate the County’s commitment to the provision of quality services to our entire community.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: to enhance the well-being and quality of life of all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The Office of Equity and Inclusion has been privileged to work with several community partners during its second year. The second-year report to the Board of Supervisors will include an overview of the collaborative and capacity-building initiatives we have shared with the community, as well as some quantitative analysis of the experience of well-being in Albemarle County.
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board receive this report for information.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: OEI Annual Report