TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: AC Transit's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Program
BRIEFING ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving a report on the District's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts. [Requested by President Ortiz - 4/13/2022]
Staff Contact:
Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Prioritize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Initiative - Internal and External Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Programs and Priorities
The development and implementation of a formal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Program will strengthen the District's efforts to support the ability of employees, suppliers, key constituencies and the public to thrive in the AC Transit environment.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report as all costs were budgeted and approved in the FY 2023 operating budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
On June 23, 2021, staff updated the Board on the District's historic and current Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts. This report included a discussion of both internal and external efforts as well as the District's intention to launch a formal DEIA program. This report updates the Board on the District's efforts since June 23, 2021.
The District established a DEIA steering committee comprised of employee volunteers to research and begin a formal DEIA program. The steering committee created a detailed scope of work identifying the goals of the DEIA program. Once the scope of work was completed, the committee sought qualified, reputable consultants to assist in achieving these goals. After reviewing proposals and conducting interviews, the committee unanimously selected Ivy Consulting Group (Ivy). ...
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