Volunteers Needed Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Volunteers Needed Diversity and Inclusion Committee

At their meeting on September 14, 2020, the Northborough Board of Selectmen established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee that will consist of a diverse group of Northborough residents that is representative of the town population and numbering no more than 9 members to include a representative of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Council on Aging, Town Administration and five members from the public that will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

The Committee will have the following charge:

1. Attend meetings that will be held, at minimum, once a month. Additional meetings may be required.
2. Review any existing policies and procedures currently in place within the Town of Northborough related to diversity and inclusion.
3. The committee will offer opportunities for community engagement and input through interviews, public listening sessions, surveys and social media.
4. Identify potential areas for improvement based on relevant local, state and national research and experts on best practices.
5. Provide quarterly updates to the Board of Selectmen on the progress being made.
6. Submit a written report detailing the findings and recommendations of the committee to the Board of Selectmen within 12 months from the date of the committee’s first meeting.

If interested, please submit a brief letter of interest and a resume no later than Monday, October 5th to the Board of Selectmen, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 or by email to dwackell@town.northborough.ma. us.