The consultant will: • Conduct a DEI assessment of current City policies, procedures, practices, and culture. • Research and recommend best practices for municipal DEI implementation, focusing on areas such as recruitment, retention, public service delivery, civic engagement, and leadership accountability. • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including but not limited to: City Council, City staff, community groups, and historically underrepresented populations. • Develop a recommended structure and operating guidelines for a DEI Committee, including membership composition, governance, roles, and reporting. • Provide a DEI Action Framework with prioritized recommendations, implementation steps, and success metrics. • Identify DEI training needs and suggest an approach for ongoing City staff and leadership development.
