DATE: September 14, 2021
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INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WORK AND INVITING FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do is essential to our success in serving our customers and communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. This update is provided to inform, educate and reaffirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while being transparent in our transformation to truly change in the face of continued societal challenges. Quarterly updates and presentations will be provided as part of the refreshed DEI framework at the Port to invite feedback and open dialogue for success.
Additionally, driven by the Board's commitment and interest in DEI matters, staff invites feedback and direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive staff's informational update on diversity, equity, and inclusion work and inviting feedback and 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 will reaffirm our commitment and set 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 proactive in sharing information and to consider feedback and adjustments in a timely manner, reports and a presentation highlighting outreach, contract awards, workforce and accessibility, will be provided on a quarterly basis. Today's presentation highlights the last quarterly report covering April through June 2021.
Outreach: From April through June 2021, the District participated in a diverse array of 22 community and organiza...
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