Ord No 2022- 03 Establishing the Inclusion and Diversity CommissionCITY OF CRYSTAL
ORDINANCE No. 2022-03
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION
The City of Crystal ordains:
ARTICLE I. Legislative Findings.
1.01. Pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Crystal City Charter: "The council may by ordinance
establish boards or commissions to advise the council."
1.02. Chapter Ill, Section 305 of the City Code provides for the creation and operation of City
commissions.
1.03. The City Council determines it in the best interests of the City to establish a commission
to assist the City Council in fostering a community that is safe, welcoming to all members,
and dedicated to protecting against civil rights violations and discrimination.
ARTICLE II. Commission Established. The City Council hereby establishes a commission as
follows:
2.01. Establishment. The Inclusion and diversity Commission ("Commission") is hereby
established for the City of Crystal. The Commission may also be referred to as the "I&D
Commission."
2.02. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to promote and nurture a safe and welcoming
community dedicated to fighting discrimination and civil rights violations by government,
businesses, and other institutions doing business in the City of Crystal.
2.03. Duties. The Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council in
matters relating to outreach, equality, and civil rights. In accordance with its bylaws and
annual work plan, and through the collaboration and cooperation of City staff and City
Council, the Commission shall:
(a) Regularly review and evaluate the City's community outreach methods and activities
to ensure messaging reaches all populations and provide inclusive participation
opportunities.
(b) Analyze the City's processes, procedures, policies, and ordinances as directed by the
City Council on matters of equality and civil rights.
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(c) Inform the City Council of policies or practices that result in discrimination or
adverse treatment of any citizens or businesses based on subjective or arbitrary
standards, criteria, or requirements. Discriminatory policies or practices may
include, but are not limited to, the following: those based on a person's race,
ethnicity, or sexual orientation; participation or membership in a club, association, or
other organization; political affiliations or beliefs; ideas or views expressed in social
media postings; a person's place of employment; limiting access to or use of credit
or other financial resources; or through the implementation of environmental, social,
and governance criteria.
(d) Present to the City Council the results of the Committee's findings and recommend
changes to City programs, procedures, policies, or ordinances based on those results;
(e) Communicate the City's outreach, equality, and civil rights work, and facilitate
community engagement and feedback as approved by the City Council; and
(f) Collaborate with organizations and facilitate discussion within the community on
issues of equality and civil rights.
2.04. Members. The Commission shall be made up of seven members appointed by the City
Council. Prospective members will participate in the application and interview process
established by the City Council. The Commission shall be appointed on an at large basis.
2.05. Qualifications. Commission members must be residents of the City, or owners of
businesses within the City, and be at least 15 years old.
2.06. Removal. Commission members may be removed from the Commission, with or without
cause, upon a majority vote of the City Council.
2.07. Vacancies. The City Council will appoint to fill any vacancies occurring on the
Commission. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of the
unexpired term.
2.08. Reappointment. A member seeking reappointment shall be required to work through the
application and interview person in the same manner as any other applicant for the position.
2.09. Term. Commission members shall be appointed to a three-year term. Terms shall
commence on January 1. A member shall serve until their successor is appointed and
qualified. Terms shall be staggered as follows to help ensure continuity in the
Commission's work:
(a) Two terms shall expire on December 31, 2023.
(b) Two terms shall expire on December 31, 2024.
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(c) Three terms shall expire on December 31, 2025.
2.10. Other Commissions. Commission members may not serve on other City boards or
commissions concurrently with serving on the Commission.
2.11. Compensation. Commission members shall serve without compensation and are not
eligible for reimbursement of expenses incurred in conducting the work of the
Commission.
2.12. Liaisons. The Commission shall have a liaison as appointed by the City Council.
2.13. Operations. The Commission shall conduct itself in accordance with this ordinance,
Section 305 of the City Code, and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
ARTICLE III. Effective Date. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and 30 days after
publication. This is a special ordinance and shall not be codified in the City Code.
First Reading: June 7, 2022
Second Reading: June 21, 2022
Council Adoption: June 21, 2022
Publication Date: June 30, 2022
Effective Date: July 30, 2022
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Jim Adams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Serres, City Clerk
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