The mandate of the committee is to provide advice and recommendations to Council from a stakeholder perspective on issues relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion such as:

a. Create an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Plan that includes:

i. Measures to take that identify and address’ issues and concerns faced by persons from diverse and/or equity seeking groups. 

ii. Procedures to assess any proposed policy, programs, practices, services, or bylaws for their impact on inclusivity.  

b. Review and amend the EDI Plan at least every three (3) years.

c. Consult with the community on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Town and advise on the impact of Town policies, programs, and services on diverse groups.

d. Review and monitor existing and proposed Town bylaws and policies to promote full participation of diverse groups.

e. Twice per year, review a status report on the implementation of the EDI Plan.

f. Advise and make recommendations about strategies designed to achieve the objectives of the EDI Plan.

g. Receive and review information from Council and its committees, and make recommendations, as requested.

h. Assist in monitoring compliance with federal and provincial government directives and regulations. 

The committee will be comprised of nine (9) voting members.

a. Two (2) elected Councillors of the Town (2-year term)

b. Four (4) citizen members (2-year term); and

c. Three (3) citizen members (3-year term). 

No less than four (4) times per year.

At least five (5) members of the committee must be persons who identify from a diverse and/or equity seeking group or are a professional who works supporting persons from diverse and/or equity seeking groups.