Town of Cary issued the following announcement on January 3.
Cary citizens interested in participating in human relations, diversity, equity & inclusion efforts in Cary can apply now through January 14 to be considered to serve on this newly created task force.
Task force members volunteer their time and expertise to assist Council and staff in making informed decisions and formulating or updating policies and services.
Appointments are made by Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Terms will be at a minimum for two years or as the work plan of the task force evolves.
Cary, NC – Citizens interested in participating in human relations, diversity, equity & inclusion efforts in Cary can apply now through January 14 to be considered to serve on the Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Task Force. In their role as task force members, citizens shall identify areas of concern about Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity issues, prioritize the most important ones the Town can affect through policies and services, and establish goals, objectives, and recommendations for addressing the identified issues.
The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Task Force is a group of citizens and Town staff whose duties shall be to provide recommendations to the Mayor and Town Council regarding the following:
Recommending effective strategies for public engagement, removing barriers, and increasing access to Town services for citizens, visitors and businesses
Recommending opportunities for community partnerships as a strategy to better understand and address equity impacts throughout the Town
Facilitating the building of relationships with under-served and underrepresented citizens, visitors and businesses
Performing other such duties that the Mayor or Council Liaison may direct
Applications are accepted through January 14, 2022, and can be completed online; appointments will be made by Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and terms begin this spring with task force orientation scheduled to occur in March 2022. Appointments to this task force may require a two-year term or until work plan has been concluded. For more on this task force, and to apply, visit the Boards, Commissions, & Committees page or call 311.
Primary Contacts
If you have questions about the Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity task force, email DEI@townofcary.org or dial 311 anywhere in Cary or (919) 469-4000 outside town limits.
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