City of East Providence
Office of the Mayor
Executive Order 2022-006
May 23, 2022
An Order to Amend the Membership of The
Mayor’s Community Advisory Board
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2020, George Perry Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in a wanton act of violence, which has shaken our nation to its core; and
WHEREAS, this is only one of many tragic events in recent history where systemic racism has contributed to gross injustice by law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Providence wishes to reaffirm the commitment of its administration, including its public safety officers and officials, to the service of its residents; and
WHEREAS, in order to reaffirm this commitment, the administration wishes to bring together groups of varying racial and ethnic backgrounds that may have differing views in order to promote inclusivity for the betterment of the entire city.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the City of East Providence, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter of the City of East Providence and Chapter 2 Article III Sec. 2-41 of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of East Providence, do hereby order and direct the following:
Section 1: Establishment and Composition of Mayor’s Community Advisory Board:
- Executive Order 2020-031 entitled Mayor’s Community Advisory Board dated June 2, 2020 is hereby amended by Executive Order 2022-006 entitled An Order to Amend the Membership of the Mayor’s Community Advisory Board.
- The Board shall consist of (10) ten residents of the City of East Providence who reflect the diversity of the various communities within the city, and shall meet on a monthly basis.
Section 2: Effective Date: This Order shall take effect immediately and remain in full force and effect for the remainder of my term.
So Ordered:
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Roberto L. DaSilva
Mayor
