Agenda 12-04-23; 12-5 - Information Item - Memorandum - Equity and Inclusion Update

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2 `A P M 0 Pg.02 OCOEI and community collaborators have done some exciting things in the last year. Attached is a full list of all the events, programs, initiatives that the staff has been involved in. We have convened the internal GARE and DEI groups. There are some initial priority areas to note from the strategy session. Training & Organizational Capacity& DEI Committee • Incorporate a training module that is available to all Orange County employees, "Introduction to Racial Equity." • Ensure all top-level management has the training and incorporates some of the resources in their internal training plans. • New Employee Orientation (NEO), new staff members will receive information about the training and must complete the module within the first six months of employment. Racial Equity Community Engagement Committee • Develop and implement a community engagement and outreach toolkit that promotes the equity goals of Orange County. • Intentional methodologies to increase event awareness, but minimize duplication of efforts on projects and events, more collaboration. • Increase visibility. Commissioners, your continued support, financial backing and altruistic energy is truly appreciated as we continue to drive the mission and vision forward. Next steps are to collaborate with the Carolina Population Center to design a more user-friendly DEI dashboard, ensuring that it is aesthetically easier to view and understand the data- centric information. The Center staff will also assist in defining disparity ratios, glossary of terms, data charts and a more robust dashboard. We would like to begin this process in the winter/spring 2024, if we have the budget to implement this fiscal year. Orange County Office of Equity and InclusionORANGECOUAIOHICEOF 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 400, Hillsborough, NC EQVIZ INCLUSION