Chapter 2.56
DIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

2.56.010    Establishment of board.

2.56.020    Purpose.

2.56.030    Responsibilities.

2.56.040    Composition of the board.

2.56.050    Terms of appointment.

2.56.060    Staffing.

2.56.070    Meetings.

2.56.080    Attendance and vacancies.

2.56.010 Establishment of board.

There is hereby established a diversity advisory board which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council of the city of Kent.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)

2.56.020 Purpose.

The diversity advisory board shall provide input to the mayor and city council on policy and process that promote and facilitate active involvement and participation by diverse cultures within the Kent community.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)

2.56.030 Responsibilities.

The board shall have the following responsibilities:

A. To promote understanding that accepts, celebrates and appreciates diversity within the community.

B. To serve as a resource and provide recommendations for the city of Kent regarding opportunities to address or promote diversity issues or programs within the city and the community.

C. To annually review the city’s progress in implementing a citywide diversity plan and report the results of the review to the mayor and city council.

D. To issue reports and actively participate in ongoing dialogue with the community consistent with the purpose of the board.

E. To promote and encourage active involvement and participation by diverse cultures within the Kent community and city government.

F. To enlist the cooperation of various groups in the community to participate in educational, cultural and other campaigns demonstrating an awareness of ethnic, cultural and human diversity in the community.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)

2.56.040 Composition of the board.

The board shall consist of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Membership shall be Kent residents and, to the extent possible, representative of the diversity of the community. Board members shall serve as city volunteers without compensation.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98; Ord. No. 3732, § 1, 1-4-05)

2.56.050 Terms of appointment.

Members shall serve three (3) year terms. The terms shall be staggered so that the terms of three (3) members expire in any given year. Initial appointments of less than three (3) years may be made to provide the desired staggering of terms as set forth herein. The board chair shall be appointed annually by the board’s members.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98; Ord. No. 3570, § 1, 8-21-01)

2.56.060 Staffing.

The mayor shall appoint appropriate staff as he or she deems appropriate to assist the board in the preparation of its reports and records as are necessary for the operation of the board. The board shall operate in accordance with its duly adopted by-laws.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)

2.56.070 Meetings.

The board shall meet upon the call of the chairperson, as necessary.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)

2.56.080 Attendance and vacancies.

At any meeting of the board, the board may recommend to the mayor removal of any member who misses three (3) consecutive meetings without being excused by the board upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the board. To fill unexpired terms, replacement appointments will be made as necessary by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Appointments made to fill vacancies will be made to fill the portion of the unexpired term.

(Ord. No. 3414, § 1, 8-4-98)