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Vaughan’s Diversity and
Inclusion Task Force application deadline extended to Oct. 15
The deadline has been extended to apply for the City of Vaughan’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. Apply by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 to be part of this dynamic group. This task force will provide the City with guidance in the development of policies that promote fairness, mutual respect and an undoubted sense of inclusion among the diverse individuals, communities and groups that live, work and play in Vaughan. Apply today at vaughan.ca/TaskForces!
For more information about the task force or the
application process, visit vaughan.ca/TaskForces.
The deadline has been extended to apply for the City of Vaughan’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. Apply by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 to be part of this dynamic group. This task force will provide the City with guidance in the development of policies that promote fairness, mutual respect and an undoubted sense of inclusion among the diverse individuals, communities and groups that live, work and play in Vaughan. Apply today at vaughan.ca/TaskForces!
Individuals who have previously submitted an application do
not need to reapply. The application is still valid and will be considered.
The
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will serve as a forum of discussion to
improving the inclusion of all ethno-cultural, national, racial and religious
groups among residents, businesses and other stakeholders. The goal is to
identify ways to further engage all communities in City programs and services,
in addition to providing more opportunities for these groups to network and
co-ordinate efforts with each other and with the City.
The group
will work toward this goal by:
- reviewing current policies and practices.
- reviewing inclusion-related documents from other public agencies.
- reviewing best practices from other communities.
- exploring current institutional practices through a diversity lens.
- assessing any evidence of systemic racism, embedded prejudice and more.
- inviting input by citizen-stakeholders and others, including subject-matter experts.
- fostering greater inclusion of less-responsive stakeholder groups in its processes.
- identifying short-, mid- and long-term recommendations for Council’s consideration.
In addition
to two members of Vaughan Council, the task force will consist of nine to 19
citizen members who will be reflective of Vaughan’s diversity – ethno-cultural,
national, racial, religious or other. To that end, as part of the application process,
applicants will be asked to list those groups with which they identify. Appointed
members will serve on this task force from October 2020 to the end of 2021. Meetings
will be scheduled for alternating months or at the call of the Chair. At the
end of the term, the team will compile a report of recommendations to be
brought forward to Vaughan Council for consideration.
To be
eligible to apply, individuals must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or
older, not be employed by the municipality and be a resident of the city of
Vaughan. View the Terms of Reference (PDF) for
additional details. Interested individuals can submit a completed application
package (PDF) by email to clerks@vaughan.ca by 4:30
p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
The City of
Vaughan’s 2018-2022 Term of Council task forces aim to address specific matters
of importance to the public, such as key policies and city-building. The
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will further promote and foster active, safe
and diverse communities – a strategic priority as outlined by Mayor Maurizio
Bevilacqua and Members of Council in the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service
Excellence Strategic Plan. It will also strengthen the City’s commitment to
creating a culture that is inclusive and respectful where all citizens,
employees, business and visitors are valued.