North Perth announces the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth has identified the enhancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in the North Perth community, municipal services and decision-making as a key priority. Earlier this year, Council adopted an adapted version of the Perth County Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter and established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee. On March 6, 2023, the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference were approved.

The Municipality is now seeking diverse members of the community interested in sharing their voices to volunteer on the new DEI Advisory Committee. Working with members of the municipality, the committee will ensure that North Perth adheres to its commitment to be a welcoming and inclusive rural community as established in North Perth’s Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Charter.

Committee recruitment is underway and interested individuals are encouraged to complete the application form by Monday, April 3, 2023 at 12:00pm to be considered as a member of the committee. We ask that you review the attached Terms of Reference prior to completing an application. Both documents can be found on the North Perth website: https://www.northperth.ca/DEI-Advisory-Committee-Application/

“As our community grows, we have the wonderful opportunity to continue our evolution as a gracious and welcoming community. I’ve been a strong advocate for North Perth’s commitment to diversity, equity, and anti-racism, and am delighted that we’ve sparked the creation of this important Committee to advise our efforts. I welcome members of our community to engage with this important Committee,” said Mayor Todd Kasenberg.

To the greatest extent possible, members from the community will represent a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups, including but not limited to:

-        Indigenous peoples
-        2SLGBTQ+
-        Newcomers and new Canadians
-        Persons living in poverty
-        Persons with disabilities
-        Racialized people
-        People of Diverse Ethnic or Cultural Origin
-        People over 55
-        Women
-        Youth
-        Community Members working in allyship

For more information, please contact:

Jessica McLean, Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Municipality of North Perth
P: 519-291-2950 ext. 2074
E: jmclean@northperth.ca

Attachments

Diversity, Equity, and Inlusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
PRESS RELEASE Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee