3732

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March 13, 2024

Open Until Filled

City of Lowell Board Posting

Please Post: March 13, 2024

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee

11 vacancies

Position Title: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (3732)

Duration of Term: 2 years

Meetings: The DEIB Committee will meet on the 3?? Wednesday of the month in the Mayor’s Reception Room, City Hall.

SUMMARY

The Committee shall consist of eleven (11) appointed members which include two associate members.

Members must be residents of the City of Lowell.

The aforementioned eleven appointed members shall be comprised of persons representing the

following offices, disciplines, and communities:

a. (1) The Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer;

b. (1) Lowell Police Department DEI Liaison;

c. (2) Two Lowell High School Students;

d. (1) A Representative from the Chamber of Commerce;

e. (4) Four members of the Non-profit community;

f. (2) Two associate members appointed by the City Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It shall be the duty of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee to:

• Advise the City Manager on the diversity, equity, and inclusion function of the city, including, making recommendations on programs that promote diversity within the city.
• Review the existing policies, procedures, services, and activities of any city department, board, commission, or agency and make recommendations to the City Manager on ways to improve regulations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Encourage, promote, and monitor practices in the city to ensure that all individuals enjoy equal protection of the law, equal access to all public services and the full enjoyment and exercise of their civil rights.
• Submit annually to the City Manager, to be conveyed to the Mayor and City Council, a report stating the undertakings if the Committee, its accomplishments, conclusions, and recommendations concerning the status of diversity, equity, and inclusion related issues in Lowell.

APPLICANTS

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to Neil Osborne, Human Relations Director, Lowell City Hall - Room 19, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Application material may also be submitted via e-mail to boards@lowellma.gov or by fax to 978-446-7102.

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability."

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