Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
The DE&I Council’s purpose is to serve as an advisory council to the City to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion both within City government and across the Evansville community, by undertaking the following:
(A) Identify barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion impacting marginalized groups, both generally and those specific to the Evansville community.
(B) Promote diversity reflective of the Evansville community in the City’s hiring and retention.
(C) Advocate for equity in the City’s workforce through staff representation, compensation, and promotion opportunities.
(D) Emphasize that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the work of the City and its community partners.
(E) Recommend strategies and policies to ensure that City government and community stakeholders address and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(F) Assist City in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion in City’s planning, programs, policies, and practices.
(G) Oversee initial and continued implementation of City’s diversity, equity, and inclusion plan.
