City of East Providence
Office of the Mayor
Executive Order 2022-005
May 23, 2022
An Order to Amend the Membership of The
Mayor’s aDvisory Council on LGBTQI+ AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence honors, appreciates, and holds in highest regard, all members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex + (LGBTQI+) community; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence advocates for a civic environment of inclusion, respect, equity and appreciation of differences of all diverse populations; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence seeks to do all it can to educate the community about a diverse range of impactful issues in the LGBTQI+ community; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence recognizes the continuing accomplishments and achievements of East Providence residents of the LGBTQI+ community; and
WHEREAS, bringing members of the LGBTQI+ community together to work in collaboration with the city and help identify and tear down any barriers and build acceptance and inclusion in our city; and
WHEREAS, the mayor seeks guidance and advice from an Advisory Council that will identify, explore, address and provide educational resources regarding emerging topics and concerns relevant to diverse sexualities, gender identities and gender expressions affecting people in the LGBTQI+ community, so that the city may continue to be open and accepting.
NOW, THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of East Providence, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1: Establishment and composition of Mayor’s Council on LGBTQI+ Affairs:
Executive Order 2022-004 entitled Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQI+ Affairs dated March 3, 2022 is hereby amended by Executive Order 2022-005 entitled An Order to Amend the Membership of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on LGBTQI+ Affairs.
The LGBTQI+ Advisory Council shall consist of (7) seven members and (3) alternates, a majority of whom shall be member of the LGBTQI+ community. The mayor or his designee shall serve as an ex officio member of the LGBTQI+ Advisory Council.
Section 2: Effective Date: This order shall take effect immediately.
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Roberto L. DaSilva
Mayor
