Chapter 1.50
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON DIVERSITY

Sections:

1.50.010    Established.

1.50.015    Purpose.

1.50.020    Composition.

1.50.030    Appointment – Terms.

1.50.040    Meetings and procedures.

1.50.010 Established.

There is hereby established for the city of Wenatchee a citizen’s advisory committee to be known as the “diversity advisory committee.” (Ord. 2006-16 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 1, 1994)

1.50.015 Purpose.

It is the purpose of the diversity advisory committee, among other things, to do the following:

(1) Facilitate and coordinate discussions, training and events pertaining to diversity for the benefit of the community at large;

(2) Facilitate multi-cultural events and training to promote harmony and stability in the community;

(3) Recommend initiatives to help local government and the community ensure an equitable disbursement of public and private resources;

(4) Encourage participation by all sectors in the community’s decision-making processes, including equal opportunity policies; and

(5) Recognize businesses, organizations and individuals for carrying out activities and programs that support the objectives of the diversity advisory committee. (Ord. 2006-16 § 3)

1.50.020 Composition.

The committee shall consist of 11 to 16 members, of which the majority shall be residents of the city of Wenatchee, and one member shall be a Wenatchee area student. The council shall endeavor to include on the committee representatives of business, the community at large, agencies and organizations charged with diversity issues, multicultural representation, disadvantaged populations and governmental interests. (Ord. 2006-16 § 2; Ord. 99-2 § 1; Ord. 3111 § 2, 1994)

1.50.030 Appointment – Terms.

The committee members shall be appointed by the Wenatchee city commission to serve staggered three-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Committee members may be removed by a majority vote of the city commission. In addition, members who, without being excused by a majority of the remaining committee members, fail to attend three consecutive regular meetings may be considered to have vacated their position and may be replaced, as provided for herein. Any member who ceases to have the qualifications for the position to which the member was appointed, as provided in WCC 1.50.020, shall be deemed to have forfeited his or her office. (Ord. 3111 § 3, 1994)

1.50.040 Meetings and procedures.

(1) The committee shall elect such officers as it deems necessary in order to conduct its business. The committee shall adopt such rules of procedure as it deems necessary.

(2) Meetings shall be held no less than quarterly at Wenatchee City Hall with a preestablished agenda. All committee meetings shall be documented by the taking of minutes, which become an official and open record to be kept by City Hall. All requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act shall be followed by the committee.

(3) Supporting/advisory staff will be assigned to assist the committee with issues or events deemed necessary and appropriate. (Ord. 3111 § 4, 1994)