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Commissioners approve first reading to move Office of Diversity and Equity under County Management
Summary
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted to advance a first reading of an ordinance moving the Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) into the Department of County Management, making the ODE director report to the county chief operating officer.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners voted to advance a first reading of an ordinance moving the Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) from the county’s non‑departmental code section into the Department of County Management (DCM), changing its reporting structure so the ODE director will report to the chief operating officer.
Sponsor Commissioner Moyer said the change is intended to “institutionalize” equity work across county operations, giving the chief operating officer direct responsibility to integrate and hold departments accountable for equity implementation. “This is a commitment from the Board of County Commissioners that diversity, equity, and inclusion is a core operating…
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