ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 26, 2002

Agenda Item No. 12



Introduced by the Administrative Services/Personnel Committee of the:



INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "INGHAM COUNTY CULTURAL DIVERSITY COMMITTEE"



RESOLUTION #02-66



WHEREAS, the month of February is recognized across the United States as "Black History" month to promote awareness of the history and culture of black Americans; and



WHEREAS, the United States is a diverse nation where many ethnic groups reside; and



WHEREAS, a group of individuals comprised of exclusively Ingham County employees, not excluding any employees, saw the need to promote a greater awareness of all cultures; and



WHEREAS, in the year of 1999, the employees formed the "Ingham County Cultural Diversity Committee"; and



WHEREAS, each year in the month of February, the Committee holds a luncheon in honor of celebrating cultural diversity, which features different themes, ethnic foods, entertainment, speakers, displays and literature; and



WHEREAS, the Committee has held formal meetings, open to all Ingham County employees, with bylaws, minutes, agendas, and with the election of officers; and



WHEREAS, the Committee works directly with and is funded through the Ingham County Human Resources Department; and



WHEREAS, the Committee is also recognized and supported by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and County Controller.



THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby formally recognizes and authorizes the formation of the "Ingham County Cultural Diversity Committee" and supports it efforts to promote cultural diversity in the workplace.



BE IT RESOLVED, that open participation on the Committee is encouraged and is open to all Ingham County employees.



ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/PERSONNEL: Yeas: Swope, Lynch, De Leon,

Celentino, Severino Nays: None Absent: None Approved 2/19/02