Chapter 2.34
RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.34.010 PURPOSE OF RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
2.34.020 RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED.
2.34.040 MEETINGS AND OFFICERS.
2.34.010 PURPOSE OF RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
To advise City Council and the Mayor by applying a race equity analysis to all aspects of governance and to maintain engagement with and accountability to other work being done throughout the Bremerton community in service of race equity. (Ord. 5474 §1, 2023)
2.34.020 RACE EQUITY ADVISORY COMMISSION ESTABLISHED.
(a) Membership. The Race Equity Advisory Commission ("REAC") shall consist of at least five (5) and up to nine (9) members. The five (5) to nine (9) members shall be residents of the City of Bremerton or its associated urban growth area. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
(b) Terms. Terms of office for members shall be two (2) years. When possible, the Commission shall stagger terms of Commission members, so that members’ terms do not all expire at the same time.
(c) Removal. Upon approval of City Council, any member of the Commission may be removed from office with notice from the Mayor for incompetence, incompatibility of office, dereliction of duty, malfeasance in office, lack of attendance at meetings, or other good cause. Dereliction of duty includes but is not limited to missing more than three (3) consecutive meetings, unexcused, or any five (5) meetings within a twelve (12) month period.
(d) Vacancy. In the event that any member does not serve a full term, either by resignation, death, or removal, a replacement shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council to serve the remainder of the term.
(e) Compensation. Members shall serve without compensation.
(f) Administrative Support. Administrative support will be provided to the Race Equity Advisory Commission by the City Attorney’s Office and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager. (Ord. 5474 §1, 2023)
2.34.040 MEETINGS AND OFFICERS.
The Race Equity Advisory Commission, each year, shall elect its own chairperson and create and fill such other offices as it may determine it requires. The Commission’s regular meeting shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, unless a change in the scheduled date or time is approved and duly noticed by the Commission. The REAC meeting shall not include a public comment period but must be open to the public.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager shall attend REAC meetings in order to advise and receive advice from the Commission. (Ord. 5474 §1, 2023)
2.34.050 POWERS AND DUTIES.
The Race Equity Advisory Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Mayor by applying a race equity analysis to all aspects of governance. The Race Equity Advisory Commission shall advise the City Council and Mayor in implementing racial equity-related goals and policies. (Ord. 5474 §1, 2023)