Agenda - 03-22-2016 - 4a (added) Orange County Resolution in Support of the City of Charlotte Non-Discrimination Policy

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 22, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a (Proposed) SUBJECT: Orange County Resolution in Support of the City of Charlotte Non-Discrimination Policy DEPARTMENT: BOCC ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: - Resolution Donna Baker, Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners, 919- 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider a resolution in support of the City of Charlotte's non-discrimination policy. BACKGROUND: On February 21, 2016 the Charlotte City Council approved amendments to the city's Non-Discrimination Ordinance. The City Council added marital and familial status, sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity to the list of protected characteristics. Orange County supports the right of local governments to articulate their own community values of inclusion without interference or suppression by the General Assembly. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: •. GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider approving the attached resolution in support of the City of Charlotte's non-discrimination policy, authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board, and direct the Clerk to the Board to send copies to the City of Charlotte, Orange County's legislative delegation and to the North Carolina General Assembly.