Purpose:   The function of the Committee is to monitor and provide advice to City Council on issues relating to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Policy.

Reporting Relationship:   The Committee reports to the Planning and Operations Committee.

Ms. Joyce Fast, Committee Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
(975-3240)

Composition:   The Committee consists of 18 members appointed by Council. The membership shall be appointed in such a way as to ensure that at least 50% is made up of members who are representatives of visible minorities.

The Committee shall include:

• One member of the Board of Education - Saskatoon Public Schools;
• One member of the Board of Education - Greater Saskatoon Catholic  Schools;
• The Chief of Police or his designate;
• One member of the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association;
• One member of the Saskatoon Health Region;
• One representative from the Metis community;
• One representative from the First Nations community;
• One representative from the Community Resources Department;
• One representative from the Department of Corrections and Public Safety;
• Up to eight representatives from the general public; and
• Up to two City Councillors.

• A level of community involvement on related issues;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to improving race relations in the community;
  
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts;
  
  
• Ability to commit time to attend meetings and other activities

Term:   Members sit for terms of 1-2 years, depending on their representation.

Meetings:   The Committee meets six time per year, on Thursdays. Meetings for 2012 will be held on:

• January 12
• February 9
• April 19
• May 24
• Septemer
• November 9