January 13, 2021 Mayor's Community Advisory Board Meeting

Mayor's Community Advisory Board

Wednesday, January 13, 2020 ZOOM 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted virtually, through an application called, "Zoom".

IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY, USE THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

By phone: Call the toll free number: 1-877-853-5247 (audio only) and enter the following information: MEETING ID: 249 212 4559 You will then be asked for the meeting passcode. Enter the following passcode: PASSCODE: 145687

By computer or Smartphone (this is the audio and video option):

To participate visually (with audio) you will need to log into the following from your computer or smart phone, go to: www.zoom.us Enter the following information when prompted: MEETING ID: 249-212-4559 You will then be asked for the meeting passcode. Enter the following passcode number: PASSCODE: 145687 Once entered, you will be able to join the meeting.

At the appropriate time for public comment the Moderator will allow you to provide comment at the meeting.

I. Call to Order

II. Consent Agenda:

  • Approval of Minutes

           o December 9, 2020

  • Robert's Rules Reminders (as needed)
  • Announcements: Elmer Pina - Municipal Integrity Officer

III. Public Comment:

IV. Guest Speakers/Presentations and Discussion

• Perspectives on Diversity Jenni Azanero, East Providence School Committee

V. New Business: Focus Area Break Out Groups

  •  Community Engagement
  • Education
  •  Police/Community Relations and Agency Integrity o Explore new, innovative minority recruitment strategies

            o Explore language for a police/community engagement agreement

  • Institutional Diversity & Equity - “Representation Across Systems”
  • Group Report Out VI. Adjournment

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