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Council committee to amend staffing ordinance, renaming DEI/training role to community engagement and accessibility coordinator
Summary
The finance and personnel committee reviewed a draft change to the 02/2025 staffing ordinance to remove the DEI/training coordinator title and create a mayoral-appointed community engagement and accessibility coordinator; the change is framed as a lateral reclassification with no change to benefits or salary.
City HR staff presented a draft ordinance Tuesday to amend ordinance 121-24 (02/2025 staffing ordinance) to remove the DEI/training coordinator position and create a Community Engagement and Accessibility Coordinator, an appointed position that will report to the mayor.
Why it matters: The proposed change formalizes a shift in focus from internal DEI/training duties toward outward-facing community engagement, accessibility work and liaison activities with commissions and community groups.
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