Title
Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed amended Bylaws of the Civil Rights Advisory Commission, currently known as the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed amended Bylaws of the Civil Rights Advisory Commission, currently known as the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission.
SUMMARY:
On January 21, 2026, the Civil Rights Advisory Commission approved revised Bylaws to clarify roles and responsibilities, appointment and term limits, and membership.
DISCUSSION:
The Civil Rights Advisory Commission, currently known as the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission, is comprised of members representing each Supervisorial District, employee labor groups, the Department Heads Council, and community-based organizations. Among its duties, the Commission reviews the Equal Opportunity Plan, the Title VI Implementation Plan, the County Departmental Equal Opportunity Plans, departmental Budget Equity Tools, and reviews and advises the Board of Supervisors on issues relating to equal access to contracting opportunities.
As a Commission of the County of Monterey, the Commission is required to have Bylaws and ensure that those Bylaws reflect the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and its members in accordance with current policies and practices.
At a recent meeting, the Commission updated its Bylaws to clarify roles, responsibilities, membership. The proposed amendments include the following:
a. Changing its name from the Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Advisory Commission to Civil Rights Advisory Commission.
b. Clarifying its role in reviewing the departmental equal opportunity plans and budget equity tools.
c. Clarifying the Commission attendance and vacancy policy.
d. Amending the labor representation section to be more inclusive of County labor groups.
e. Adding to its membership a n...
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