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County board approves RFP to evaluate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after months of task-force work
Summary
After months of task-force preparation and questions on scope and cost, the Champaign County Board voted to release a request for proposals to assess equal employment opportunity and affirmative-action practice and recommend implementation steps.
The Champaign County Board voted to release a request for proposals (RFP) to evaluate the county’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and to propose implementation steps.
Why it matters: Board members said they want an outside analysis to move from written DEI policies to actionable implementation plans, including data on hiring, promotion and accessibility for members of underrepresented groups.
Discussion: Board members and task-force members described the RFP as a…
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