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Temp. Ord. #2445
November 18, 2020
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION,"
ARTICLE III, "BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS," OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY CREATING DIVISION 4,
"DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY BOARD";
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac (the "City") desires to
encourage full participation by all individuals of all backgrounds who are interested in being
appointed to City Advisory Boards; and
WHEREAS, the City is one of South Florida's most diverse cities; and
WHEREAS, strengthening community connections among diverse groups, fostering cultural
activity, and creating inclusion projects and programs will enhance life and activity within the City;
and
WHEREAS, over the years, citizens have donated countless hours to make thoughtful
recommendations to the City Commission about how best to move forward with ethnic community
engagement within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that recognizing and formalizing the Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board into a formal City Advisory Board is in the best interests of the
citizens and residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and
correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Commission hereby amends Chapter 2, "Administration," Article
III, `Boards, Committees, Commissions," of the City of Tamarac Code Of Ordinances, by creating
Division 4, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board" to read as follows:
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42 DIVISION 4. - DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY BOARD •
43 Sec. 2-136. - Created; composition.
44 There is hereby created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board of the City, which shall
45 consist of five (5) regular members, serving without pay, appointed by the City Commission. The
46 mission of this board is to promote awareness and to celebrate the rich heritage and the vast
47 diversity of the City of Tamarac.
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49 Sec. 2-137. — Residency requirements.
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51 Each member of the Board shall be a resident of the City or an owner or employee of a business
52 located in the City. Failure to be a resident of the City or employed by a business located in the
53 City shall result in forfeiture of the position on the Board. The City Commission may waive the
54 requirements of this section.
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56 Sec. 2-138. Appointment process; terms; annual review.
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58 The appointment process shall occur in accordance with the terms and provisions of sections 2-57
59 and 2-58 of the City Code. Terms of appointees shall occur in accordance with the terms and
60 provisions of section 2-59 of the City Code. The annual review shall occur in accordance with the
61 terms and provisions of section 2-60 of the Cily Code.
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63 Sec. 2-139. — Duties and Responsibilities.
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65 The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board shall have the following duties and
66 responsibilities:
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68 a. The Board will make recommendations to the City Commission on diversity and
69 equity strategies that strengthen connections among diverse communily groups and
70 with city government
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72 b. The Board will advise on initiatives that will promote appreciation, acceptance and
73 respect for cultural and ability differences. These initiatives will contribute to City
74 services and programs being equitable and accessible for all.
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76 c. The Board will make recommendations to the City Commission, on ways to work
77 with public and private stakeholders in the City to increase understanding of the
78 diverse groups that make up the City.
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80 Sec. 2-140. - Meetings.
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82 The Advisory Board shall meet at least once a month at the regularly scheduled time which is to
83 be approved by the City Clerk; the Board may determine annually its own vacation period not
84 to exceed more than one (1) cancelled meeting per year. A quorum shall consist of a majority
85 of the membership.
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87 Sec. 2-141. — Vacancies
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89 a. Removal of members. A Board member appointed by the City Commission serves at
90 the pleasure of the City Commission and shall be removed at any time by majority
91 vote of the City Commission.
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93 b. Resignation of members. A resignation by a Board member made either orally
94 writing will be deemed accepted by the City Commission when the Board member
95 announces his or her resignation to the City Commission, City Manager or City
96 Commission. The City Commission need not take any formal action to accept the
97 resignation. Failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without being excused
98 by the chairperson shall be deemed a resignation.
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100 SECTION 3. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac that the
101 provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the
�2 City of Tamarac, Florida, and that the Sections of this ordinance may be renumbered, re -lettered
3 and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section," "Article" or such other word or phrase in
104 order to accomplish such intention.
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106 SECTION 4. If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Ordinance shall be
107 held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional
108 or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the validity of
109 the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force and effect.
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111 SECTION 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of Resolutions
112 in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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114 SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
115 adoption.
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117 PASSED, FIRST READING this l DAY OF�1�''� 2020.
118 PASSED, SECOND READING this :2-7 tDAY OF JA IV,, ,41Z1-J , 2021.
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BY:V.
MAYOk MICHELLE J OMEZ
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: 1ST Reading
MAYOR GOMEZ 4f 5S
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN '!5
DIST 3: V/M VILLALOBOS
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: 214D Reading
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN�S
DIST 3: V/M VILLALOBOS�
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO O
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