020-23 - Resolution - Employee Inclusion CommissionDocuSign Envelope ID: C3943A6B-6979-4 D33-87E3-OAC FOB FEBODD
RESOLUTION NO. 020-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING
AN EMPLOYEE INCLUSION COMMISSION TO FOCUS ON THE CITY'S EFFORTS
RELATED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AMONG CITY EMPLOYEES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Orchard recognizes that organizations that
employ diverse populations have been shown to enjoy a number of positive benefits as compared
to less diverse organizations, including higher productivity, innovation, accuracy, revenue,
employee retention, and employee engagement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard's racial and ethnic demographics have become
increasingly diverse over the past few decades; and
WHEREAS, the Port Orchard City Council recognizes that a workforce that is representative
of the population improves the delivery of municipal government services; and
WHEREAS, "diversity" describes a group with characteristic differences in areas such as sex,
race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, physical or mental
ability, etc.; and
WHEREAS, "equity" refers to designing and altering processes, programs, laws, etc. to
result in fair outcomes for all individuals; and
WHEREAS, "inclusion" refers to establishing a workplace culture designed to foster feelings
of belonging and welcome for each individual; and
WHEREAS, the Port Orchard City Council recognizes that improvements to workplace
inclusion, achievable through workplace education, promotions, and activities, can result in a
more welcoming and diverse workplace; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION AND PURPOSE STATEMENT. The City of Port Orchard hereby
establishes an Inclusion Commission consisting of City employees. The purpose of the Inclusion
Commission is to foster a culture of inclusion at the City through education, promotions, and
activities surrounding issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Inclusion Commission will be
advisory to the Mayor and City Council on matters related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
SECTION 2. PARTICIPATION. Unless otherwise directed by the Mayor, participation on
the Inclusion Commission and organized programs and events will be voluntary. Employees
serving on the Inclusion Commission shall not be entitled to additional compensation above their
regular rate of pay.
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SECTION 3. COMMISSION COORDINATOR. The City of Port Orchard hereby designates
authority to the Human Resources Director to serve as the Inclusion Commission Coordinator or
delegate the role to an employee interested in serving as the Coordinator.
SECTION 4. MEETINGS. The Inclusion Commission Coordinator will schedule regular
meetings for the Commission. The meetings shall be for the purposes of making
recommendations to the Mayor related to diversity, equity and inclusion; coordinating education
and program efforts; and soliciting and receiving input and feedback related to diversity, equity,
and inclusion from City employees.
SECTION S. RESOURCES. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to propose a budget and
expend authorized funds as appropriate for the approved activities of the Commission and
necessary training and education of the Inclusion Commission members and City employees.
Employees participating in the Inclusion Commission meetings and work hour events shall do so
on City time with the support of their department and manager.
SECTION 6. GOALS. The Inclusion Commission will recommend to the Mayor initial and
ongoing short and long-term goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts impacting
City employees.
SECTION 7. REPORTS TO COUNCIL. The Inclusion Commission will report to the City
Council at least annually on the activities of the Commission and progress towards the City's
established goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested
by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 281" day of February 2023.
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ATTEST:
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk