Res 2067 - Global Inclusion Advisory CommitteeCOUNCIL BILL NO. 2989
RESOLUTION NO. 2067
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CITY OF WOODBURN'S INTEREST IN ESTABLISHING
THE GLOBAL INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; SPECIFYING GUIDING PRINCIPLES
AND; PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION
WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Council has determined that the
establishment of the Global Inclusion Advisory Committee ("the GIAC") will benefit
the residents of the community, Woodburn's City government and the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the GIAC was identified as a 2015-16 priority
goal by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Woodburn's rich cultural heritage and diverse community has
proved that communities and people can flourish when our different experiences,
talents and cultures are focused on strengthening our community, building
friendships and respecting our heritage; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Woodburn honor the courage, hard work and
values of all people who helped build our community and ensure that Woodburn
would be passed to future generations better and stronger than before; and
WHEREAS, as a responsible City government committed to democratic
principles and community service, the City of Woodburn seeks to identify,
understand and respect the values, perspectives and attitudes of the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, Woodburn continuously strives to provide cost efficient, effective
and accessible services to the community based on the community's`needs and
expectations; and
WHEREAS, Woodburn seeks input and recommendations from community
members about the quality, effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of City
services. The City uses many different strategies for soliciting public input including
the creation of committees; and
WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Charter provides the Mayor with the ability to
appoint volunteer committee and commissioner positions with the consent of the
City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Charter further provides that the City
Administrator is the administrative head of the City responsible for overseeing the
day to day operations of the City departments, services, programs and
community outreach efforts and takes advice from various committees and
groups; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Establishment. The GIAC is hereby established to assist the City
Council and City Administrator in an advisory capacity as provided herein.
Section 2. Guiding Principles. The following principles will guide the GIAC
in its efforts to assist the City Council and the City Administrator:
A. Improve understandings of Woodburn's diverse cultural values,
expectations, needs and demographics of those living in our
community;
B. Specifically identifying cultural barriers that limit access to City
services and/or programs such as law enforcement, youth programs,
business development, etc.;
C. Identifying "gaps" in programs and/or services needed in our
community, making recommendations for addressing those service
opportunities;
D. Provide advice on improving access to City services and programs;
E. Increasing the effectiveness of Woodburn's community outreach
efforts;
F. Increasing community participation;
G. Develop recommendations on how to build stronger community
connectivity or how to better bring diverse cultures together in an
effort to strengthen our community; and
H. Other topics as requested by the City Administrator;
I. From time to time, and as requested by the City Administrator, the
GIAC will provide a written memorandum describing the GIAC's
recommendations, suggestions and ideas related to fulfilling their
role.
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Section 3. Authority. The GIAC is an advisory committee and shall have no
authority over the City's day-to-day operations, adoption or implementation of
City policies, programs, departments, staff, budgets or the City Administrator's
Office. Recommendations, suggestions or ideas of the GIAC shall be strictly
advisory and non-binding.
Section 4. Representation. Neither the GIAC, nor individual appointed
members of the GIAC, are authorized to represent the City of Woodburn in any
official capacity without obtaining the written permission of the City Council or
the City Administrator.
Section 5. Appointments. Members of the GIAC shall be appointed by the
Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, for a term of one year unless
otherwise extended or shortened by the Mayor, City Council or City Administrator.
Members interested in serving on the GIAC shall submit a completed Application
for Commission/Committee/Board Member Form to the City Administrator's
Office.
Section 6. Membership. The GIAC will consist of:
A. Between one (1) and fifteen (15) community members, including
the following;
B. Woodburn's Mayor, or the Mayor's designee;
C. One (1) City Councilor;
D. The Woodburn City Administrator, or the City Administrator's
designee;
E. Woodburn's Chief of Police;
F. The Assistant City Administrator;
G. The Director of Economic Development; and
H. Woodburn's Community Relations Officer.
Section 7. Chair. The Mayor will appoint the GIAC's Chair for a duration
deemed appropriate. The Chair will preside over meetings, facilitate discussion
and assist in formulating recommendations to the City Council or the City
Administrator. City employees are not eligible to serve as Chair.
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Section 8. Sub -Committees. Subcommittees focused on specific topics
and/or issues may be formed at the direction of the GIAC's Chair or the City
Administrator.
Section 9. Meetina Notices, Agendas & Minutes. The City Administrator
through the City Recorder is responsible for developing and providing meeting
notices, agendas and meeting minutes.
Section 10. Meetina Schedule. Meetings may be scheduled monthly, or as
otherwise deemed appropriate by the GIAC's Chair or City Administrator at a
time and date deemed appropriate by the GIAC. Meeting locations will be
determined by the City Administrator's Office.
Section 11. Quorum. Because the GIAC is advisory in nature, no quorum
shall be required for the GIAC to meet, discuss or provide advice or
recommendations to the City Council or the City Administrator.
Approved as to form:
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Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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