Diversity Advisory Committee

 

 

Purpose

The role of the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) is to provide advice to Council on issues related to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (IDEA), specifically looking at ways to foster awareness, reduce barriers, promote inclusion and engage residents.

DAC Members are responsible to provide strategic advice, feedback, and insight to Council about the unique and diverse needs of the community, including businesses in Clarington, with a lens to enhance access and inclusion and contribute to the dismantling of discrimination and racism in Clarington.

Terms of reference

Diversity Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Composition

The Committee shall be comprised of 13 voting members, appointed by Council:

• 9 citizen members;
• 1 youth members (16 to 24 years);
• 1 Member of Council; and
• 2 representatives from organizations such as but not limited to community and socially focused organizations, social service agencies, professional associations, housing, healthcare and non-profit organizations, equity and human rights, academia and/or local school boards and criminal justice system, whose work contributes to racism and discrimination.

The Committee aims to represent a broad cross-section of under-served and equity-deserving groups. This includes but is not limited to Indigenous Peoples; racialized people; Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+), and additional ways in which people choose to identify; people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin; newcomers, or new Canadians.

Committee requirements

Membership will be sought on the basis of broad interest, understanding, and commitment to identifying and addressing inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism issues. Additional qualifications include:

• Citizen and Youth Members shall be residents of Clarington.
• Skills, knowledge, and lived experience needed to contribute effectively to the purpose, mandate and scope of activity for the DAC.
• Commitment as a change-agent in inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism matters in the community.

Term length

Membership shall run concurrent with the term of Council (4 years) or until their successor is appointed.

Frequency of meetings

The Committee meets a minimum of six times per year and establishes a meeting schedule that includes the time and place for meetings.

Remuneration

These are volunteer positions.

Committee vacancies

There is one youth member vacancy and two organizational representative vacancies with terms ending December 31, 2026. To apply, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form by April 17, 2025.

Committee contact

Pinder Da Silva, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (IDEA) Officer
905-623-3379 ext. 2563

Agenda

• View Diversity Advisory Committee agendas

Minutes

• View Diversity Advisory Committee minutes

History

The Diversity Committee was established in February 2018, when Report CSD-001-18 was adopted.