Purpose and Charge
Provide leadership assistance and advice to the DEI Community Taskforce and City staff. Build relationships among members and leaders of the community (bringing together a diverse group of people--city, business, community members, schools, the faith-based community, cultural, etc.) to support Bentonville Together.
The advisory board will help examine and address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the City of Bentonville with the goal of ensuring the City of Bentonville is welcoming to all and all feel a part of the community.
Working together, the City will coordinate, encourage, and implement initiatives and activities to learn, listen, and lead (Document Attached) to promote an inclusive community that reflects the rich and diverse experiences and cultures in our city.
Phase one of the Mayor's DEI Advisory Board will include:
Bi-monthly meetings
Support in the facilitation of the DEI Community Task Force and City Staff for community listening sessions
Advisory input on Bentonville Together Initiative
Help promote educational/cultural lectures, events, and activities
Gather and review data on relevant diversity topics
Review and discussion
Build a stronger relationship with the City of Bentonville Police Department, public offices, community safety organizations, and diverse individuals of our community
The DEI Advisory Board is comprised of members of the City of Bentonville and subject matter experts in the field of DEI.
Members will serve a one-year term.
The Mayor's DEI Community Advisory Board help City leadership discuss how to implement improvements in programs, analyze community input, organizational procedures, and policies.