[Adopted 5-15-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-21]
There is hereby created a Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee in the Township of Verona.
A. 
The Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee shall consist of 13 to 15 members including the following:
(1) 
A member of the Council to be appointed by it to serve as liaison (nonvoting member);
(2) 
Township Manager or designee;
(3) 
An employee appointed by the Township Manager;
(4) 
Director of the Verona Public Library or designee;
(5) 
The Superintendent of Schools or designee;
(6) 
Nine adult public members; and
(7) 
Two high school public members (optional).
B. 
The term of the Township Manager, Director of the Library, and Superintendent of Schools shall correspond to their respective tenure or if the member is the respective official's designee in the absence of the respective official, the designee shall serve at the pleasure of the official during the official's tenure. The term of the governing body member shall be for one year or terminate at the completion of their respective term of office, whichever occurs first. Adult public members shall be appointed by the Township Council and shall serve for terms of three years, except that the term of the members first appointed pursuant to this section shall be distributed evenly over the first three years after their appointments so that the term of not more than three adult public members shall expire in any one year. The high school public members shall serve for one year or terminate upon their graduation, whichever occurs first.
C. 
Any vacancy occurring by reason of the death, resignation or removal for cause of any public member shall be filled by the Township Council for the unexpired term of such member.
The Mission Statement of the Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee is as follows: Verona's vibrant community proudly welcomes all residents, business owners, employees, and visitors. Together we are working toward being a truly inclusive place where our policies, services, and programs meet the needs of all people.
The Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee is hereby charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
A. 
Make recommendations to the Council twice per year on the diverse, cultural, economic and social issues within our community and solutions to ensure accessibility for all community members for our services and programs; and
B. 
Assist the Township administration with the organization, coordination, research, and manage actions in the community as it relates to multicultural inclusion and accessibility of the Township's policies, programs, and services.
C. 
The Committee shall issue a report annually on the completed activities of the Committee.
A. 
The Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary at its organizational meeting.
B. 
The Secretary shall keep minutes of all the meetings of the Committee, which minutes and copies of official correspondence of the Committee shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
A. 
The Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Advisory Committee shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly.
B. 
Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson pursuant to the rules of the Open Public Meetings Act.
C. 
The Committee may make and amend rules and regulations concerning the conduct of its meetings.