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a. Receive an update on the progress of Governing for Racial Equity in Monterey County.
b. Consider adopting a Resolution to Proclaim the Reaffirmation of Monterey County Values and Commitment to Ensure Equitable Outcomes and Opportunities for Every Resident of Monterey County. (Full Board)
c. Consider Proclaiming Monterey County's commitment to further advance the education and implementation of Governing for Racial Equity practices in Monterey County government. (Full Board)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a.Receive an update on the progress of Governing for Racial Equity in Monterey County.
b. Consider Adopting a Resolution to Proclaim the Reaffirmation of Monterey County Values and Commitment to Ensure Equitable Outcomes and Opportunities for Every Resident of Monterey County. (Full Board)
c. Consider Proclaiming Monterey County's commitment to further advance the education and implementation of Governing for Racial Equity practices in Monterey County government. (Full Board)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Office of Community Engagement and Advocacy of the CAO functions as the lead agency in the collective efforts to introduce Governing for Racial Equity in Monterey County.
Staff will provide an oral report with an update on the progress of increasing knowledge of Governing for Racial Equity through participation in the Northern California cohort of Government Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE): Monterey County is a cohort member of the Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE), a national network of government working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all.
As an expected outcome of the year-long learning institute that is GARE, the Monterey County Team has begun to draft a Racial Equity Action Plan. The Action Plan is built upon a framework that declares Monterey County's commitment to advancing racial equity in local government. To begin, the team has developed a Racial Equity Stat...
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