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Item 3.a.
CDrrEN1 RAL SAN BOARD OF •'
CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT POSITION PAPER
DRAFT i
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2024
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER AND CONDUCT BIENNIAL REVIEW
OF BOARD POLICY BP 002 -DIVERSITY STATEMENT AND CONSIDER
REQUEST TO RETIRE THIS POLICY
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARY OF THE SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT
DISTRICT
BENJAMIN JOHNSON, INTERNAL
AUDITOR/DEI OFFICER
REVIEWED BY: PHILIPLEIBER, DEPUTYGM -ADMINISTRATION
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
ISSUE
Board approval is required to retire a Board policy.
BACKGROUND
As a result of the biennial review of BP 002 - Diversity Statement, staff is recommending to retire this
policy. This policy was originally developed before the District formally began its exploration of diversity, equity,
and inclusion around three years ago.
Recently, similar language was incorporated into the District's Mission, Vision, and Values statement, which not
only supersedes BP 002 - Diversity Statement, but also provides greater specificity. To prevent redundancy and
ensure a consistent narrative, staff recommends retiring BP 002 - Diversity Statement.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
The Board may choose not to retire this policy or direct staff to make additional revisions and keep the
policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
None.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Administration Committee reviewed this matter at its meeting on October 1, 2024 and
recommended
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Approve retiring Board Policy BP 002 - Diversity Statement
Strategic Plan Tie -In
GOAL ONE: Customer and Community
Strategy 1— Deliver high -quality customer service, Strategy 3 - Build neighborhood and industry relations
GOAL THREE: Workforce Diversity and Development
Strategy 1 - Recruit from a diverse pool of qualified applicants, Strategy 2 - Engage employees and conduct labor
relations in a transparent, effective, and collaborative environment, Strategy 3 - Retain skilled workers by investing in
resources and opportunities for all employees to grow and thrive, Strategy 4 - Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and
inclusion
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Policy BP 002 - Diversity Statement
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Number: BP 002
Authority: Board of Directors
Effective: December 18, 2008
Revised: April 6, 2 October 17, 2024
Reviewed: October 1, 2024
Initiating Dept./Div.: Administration
BOARD POLICY
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
PURPOSE
To establish a policy recognizing cultural and workforce diversity.
POLICY
It is the policy of the Board of Directors to recruit, retain and advance people of all
backgrounds so that the District's workforce reflects the diversity of its customers and
communities.
[Original Retained by the Secretary of the District]
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