Diversity Advisory Committee

 

Purpose

Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee is an advisory body that provides advice, comments and recommendations to Council and municipal staff on issues affecting diversity in our community. The Committee strives toward a safe, welcoming and inclusive Clarington, where differences are celebrated, and the voices of all peoples are heard. The Diversity Advisory Committee engages Clarington residents to educate and raise awareness by celebrating our community’s differences and strengths through outreach activities.

Terms of reference

Diversity Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Composition

The Diversity Advisory Committee is comprised of 11 voting members appointed by Council, including

• Ten citizen members, including two youth members ages 16 to 24 years
• One member of Council

Members appointed to this Committee shall be residents of Clarington and represent a broad range of under-served and equity-seeking groups such as, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples; racialized people; Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / 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:

• Committee members must have the ability to research issues related to the Committee's responsibilities
• Experience working in teams with community groups or boards
• Knowledge or lived experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion matters
• Commitment as a change agent in diversity, equity and inclusion matters in the community 

Clarington's Anti-Black Racism Task Force

The Anti-Black Racism Task Force is a working group of the Diversity Advisory Committee. Its focus is developing strategies to address anti-Black racism and other forms of racism and discrimination through education and awareness by implementing activities and initiatives, recommending policies and training program guidance.

The Task Force serves as a liaison between the community and Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee on anti-Black racism and other forms of racism and discrimination. The Task Force identifies and works to remedy anti-Black racism and other forms of racism within programs, services, and policies; they foster a greater understanding of issues of anti-Black racism and other forms of racism in the community; and support the development of an anti-racism strategy.

The Task Force is comprised of up to eight voting members appointed by the Diversity Advisory Committee. Seventy-five per cent of the members must be part of the Black community, and priority will be given to Black applicants.

• Clarington's Anti-Black Racism Task Force Terms of Reference (PDF)
• View Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee Agendas
• View Anti-Black Racism Subcommittee Minutes

Term length

The Committee shall stagger the members' terms by appointing half of the membership (5 members) every two years, for a four-year term, or until their successor is appointed.

Frequency of meetings

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

Remuneration

These are volunteer positions.

Committee vacancies

• There are no current vacancies on the Diversity Advisory Committee. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
• There are two current vacancies on Clarington's Anti-Black Racism Task Force with a term ending on December 31, 2028. To apply, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.

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.