HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015_02_10_R027 Initiating Amendments to the TC to Create Diversity Commission The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED:February 10, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-027 ADOPTED: February 10, 2015
A RESOLUTION: TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CODE TO
CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE LEESBURG DIVERSITY
ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Town Council of Leesburg, Virginia established a citizen task force on
workforce diversity within the Town of Leesburg government per Town Resolution 2014-004;
WHEREAS, members of the task force submitted their final report to Town Council in
September 2014, and have since petitioned Council to create and establish a Town Commission on
diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to foster diversity and inclusion within the Town of
Leesburg government workforce,and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council may create and establish advisory commissions by
amending the Town Code after an advertised public hearing.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that the
Town Council hereby initiates an amendment to the Town Code in order to create and establish
the Leesburg Diversity Advisory Commission whose duties shall be:
1. The Leesburg Diversity Commission's mission is to help foster diversity and
inclusion within the community at large;
2. The Commission may make recommendations to the Town Council that potentially
enhance the Town of Leesburg government's ability to communicate and deliver
services more effectively to minority residents and business owners within the town;
3. The Commission may work with the Leesburg Economic Development Commission
and town staff on a regular outreach effort to the minority business community in
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A RESOLUTION: TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN CODE TO
CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE LEESBURG DIVERSITY
ADVISORY COMMISSION
order to increase awareness of town services, and to understand potential
opportunities to do business with the town;
4. The Commission makes recommendations to Town Council that provides the Town
of Leesburg with the opportunity to enhance and celebrate the town's diverse
community;
5. The duties of this commission shall not include discussion of any individual
employment action or information.
PASSED this 10th day of February, 2015.
Kristen C. Umstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
tyClerk of Co
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