The mission of the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission is to foster unity, understanding, and collaboration among the diverse stakeholders of our community. It aims to promote inclusion and active participation from all community members, ensuring everyone has a voice. By helping stakeholders gain a comprehensive understanding of City government and community dynamics, it empowers people to be more effectively involved.

The Commission reviews plans, programs, projects, and services as directed by the City Council to ensure they meet the needs of our diverse population. It also supports the City's efforts to gather feedback from all community stakeholders, ensuring that a wide range of perspectives are considered.

In addition, it assists in developing a diverse group of engaged leaders who truly represent our community's demographics.

ROLE OF THE COMMISSION:

• Work to advance unity, understanding and collaboration with everchanging diverse stakeholders
• Promote inclusion and participation of all stakeholders in our diverse community
• Assist all stakeholders in gaining a working knowledge of the City government and the community
• Review plans, programs, projects and services as directed by City Council
• Support the City’s efforts in soliciting feedback from all stakeholders in the community
• Assist with developing a diverse group of engaged leaders who are representative of the community
• Create an annual report to the City Council that includes recommendations on ways Richardson can meet its goals of being a diverse and inclusive community

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP:

• Nine resident members appointed by City Council
• Two-year terms with a limit of four consecutive terms

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a qualified voter.
• Must have been a resident of Texas for at least one year.
• Must be a Richardson resident for at least six months immediately prior to the date
  of appointment.
• Must hold no elected public office.
• Must not be in arrears in taxes or other liability due the City of Richardson.

MEETING FREQUENCY:

• The committee is expected to meet on a bi-monthly basis (every two months) beginning Spring 2024.