Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

That this Committee RECOMMEND to the Planning and Economic Development Committee that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, BE AMENDED as follows: 3. GOAL AND PURPOSE The goal of the Committee is to address bias and discrimination and its negative impacts on quality of life, safety, health, and inclusion for the diverse communities in Niagara providing a safe place for all people to voice their opinions in order to work together to promote and foster understanding and inclusion in Niagara. The purpose of the Committee is to:  Advise and provide recommendations on the development and review of Niagara Region plans, policies and procedures to ensure they reflect Niagara Region’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the organization, and within the community.  Provide advice and feedback for the municipality as an employer and service provider on the organizations’ diversity and inclusion needs.  Provide input and feedback as requested on Regional issues relating to DEI.  Provide advice to advance the internal action items of the DEI Action Plan.

That Correspondence Item DEIAC-C 3-2024, from Gabriel Gebril, resident, City of St. Catharines, dated April 17, 2024, BE RECEIVED for information; and That staff BE REQUESTED to provide information respecting an anti- discrimination acknowledgement statement that includes anti-racism, as set out in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan 2023-2027, and to consider including this information on the next meeting agenda.