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a. Receive a presentation of the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan Update;
b. Approve and adopt the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan;
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the approved County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan;
d. Authorize the Civil Rights Officer to execute the approved County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan; and
e. Direct the Civil Rights Office to implement the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation of the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan Update;
b. Approve and adopt the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan;
c. Authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute the approved County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan;
d. Authorize the Civil Rights Officer to execute the approved County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan; and
e. Direct the Civil Rights Office to implement the County of Monterey 2025 Title VI Implementation Plan.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
As a federal contractor, the County of Monterey must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination based on race, color, or national origin under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
In December 2017, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors approved and adopted the County of Monterey Title VI Implementation Plan to prevent discrimination in the delivery of its programs and services. This plan was created following an internal Title VI evaluation, which highlighted the need to strengthen compliance and improve service delivery.
The Civil Rights Office has updated the Title VI Implementation Plan to support the Board of Supervisors’ commitment to ensuring that the County, in its spher...
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