Equity Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Agenda and Packet 2021 05 20

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The Task Force shall identify areas of concern about EDI issues, prioritize the most crucial ones the City can affect through its policy choices and offerings, and establish goals, objectives, and suggestions for addressing the identified issues. Responsibilities 1. Set topics for focus groups to gather community input on the BIPOC experience in Louisville and other marginalized communities 2. Based on community feedback, identify what EDI issues are most important to address to make Louisville a more welcoming place for people of any race, background, gender identity, nationality, religion, or economic status to live, visit, shop, use City services, and/or work; such as land use, transportation, and business -related issues (e.g., attraction, development, and retention of racially diverse business owners; procurement; and patronage of Louisville businesses), etc. 3. Develop discrete written short-term and long-term recommendations to identify the following, focusing on community aspects of EDI versus the internal organizational operations of the City: a. The four to five most important areas of concern about EDI the City Council should address. b. The goals and objectives the City Council should seek to achieve in each of these areas of concern. c. Some short-term and long-term tactics or approaches the City Council should consider in meeting these goals and objectives. d. Identify opportunities for community enrichment, engagement, and education. e. Provide monthly updates to the City Council as to the Task Force's activities and planned next steps. The City understands a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion will require a long-term, focused effort and is receptive to expertise and knowledge in the implementation of the Task Force and its goals as defined above. EDI Task Force Requirements 1. Attend regularly scheduled meetings virtually 2. Maintain a respectful and professional decorum at all times 3. Obtain feedback from the community EDI Task Force Meetings & General Timeline The Task Force will commence in May 2021 and has been authorized by City Council through December 2021. Members will be expected to serve for the duration of the Task Force. Meetings will be held once a month, starting in May through December 2021. For the foreseeable future, the Task Force will meet online through Zoom meetings. The City will accommodate any Task Force members who do not have technology for online meetings. A detailed meeting schedule is included in the onboarding packet. 2