HomeMy WebLinkAbout28. 20-293 JUNE 23, 2020 20-293 ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE: AMEND MEMBERSHIP OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND
INCLUSION COMMITTEE
INITIATED BY: MAYOR LORI PALMERI
A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 2-41(A)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE—MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh, Wisconsin:
SECTION 1. That Section 2-41(A) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 2-41 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
COMMITTEE
(A) Membership and Terms
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee shall consist of rune (9)members.
Due consideration shall be given to ensuring membership reflects the gender,
racial, LGBTQ, and ethnic characteristics of the Oshkosh community, and those
living with physical disabilities or mental health barriers. Terms of members shall
initially be three(3)members serving staggered one(1), two(2), and three(3)year
terms, and thereafter for three(3)years. Up to three(3)members of the committee
may be non-residents of the City of Oshkosh,in order to achieve greater diversity
on the committee and to offer additional perspective to the committee's work.
One (1) Council member may serve as a liaison in an ex-officio capacity, with no
voting rights and shall not count towards a quorum. The Director of
Administrative Services or their designee shall serve as coordinator and recording
secretary for the Committee.
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The Mayor with Council approval may appoint ad hoc members
representing organizations or institutions, such as but not limited to, the
Oshkosh Area School District, the University of Wisconsin System,
Winnebago County or non-profit organizations with an interest in
diversity, equity and inclusion. These members shall be recommended by
the organization or institution and are not required to be residents of the
City of Oshkosh. These members shall not count toward a quorum and
shall not be entitled to vote on matters,but may participate as a member of
the Committee during discussion of any item before the Committee.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage
and publication.
SECTION 3. Publication Notice
Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #20-293 AMEND
MEMBERSHIP OF DIVERSITY,EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE(A GENERAL
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 2-41(A) DIVERSITY,
EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE - MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS) on June 23,
2020. The ordinance allows for the appointment of non-voting ad hoc members
representing organizations or institutions, such as but not limited to, the Oshkosh Area
School District, the University of Wisconsin System, Winnebago County or non-profit
organizations with an interest in diversity, equity and inclusion. The ordinance would
also add those living with physical disabilities and mental barriers to the list of
representative members and permit up to 3 members to be non-residents of the City of
Oshkosh.
The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215 Church
Avenue and through the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk's phone:
920/236-5011.