DATE: April 12, 2022
SUBJECT:
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INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WORK AND INVITATION FOR FEEDBACK AND ANY DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential in all that we do for our success in serving our customers and communities where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive. This update is provided to inform and reaffirm our commitment to DEI while being transparent in our transformation to change mindsets, behaviors, practices, and polices to create and sustain a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
In recognition of DEI providing supplementary benefits like greater innovation, enhanced performance, and better decisions; and fueled by the Board's commitment and interest in DEI matters, quarterly updates and periodic Board presentations are provided as part of the refreshed DEI framework at the Port to invite feedback and open dialogue for success.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive staff's informational update on diversity, equity, and inclusion work and provide feedback and any direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
Updates on our DEI efforts and achievements provides transparency and informs and reaffirms our commitment as well as setting expectations on how we operate and engage with others. This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
To be transparent and proactive in sharing information and inviting feedback in a timely manner, reports highlighting DEI program efforts including outreach, contract awards, workforce, and accessibility are provided in a quarterly report with periodic presentations to th...
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