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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 - Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board - WORK PLANWork Plan City of Fort Collins WOMEN AND GENDER EQUITY ADVISORY BOARD 2025 Work Plan For the year 2025,the Fort Collins Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board will focus its efforts on rebuilding the Advisory Board,and collecting information and resources to establish our work moving forward.The Women and Gender Equity Advisory is focused on becoming a strong voice to the City Council and the community on behalf of women, transgender,and gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons (all genders). 1.MEETING SCHEDULE Jan 22,Feb 26,Mar 26,Apr 23,May 28,Jun 25,Jul 23,Aug 27,Sep 24,Oct 22, Nov 19,&Dec 17 2.GOALS 1.Align our work plan and monthly agendas with the city of Fort Collins’key strategic outcomes that align with women and gender equity. 2.To review proposed legislation,policy changes or other governmental action at the federal,state or local level that would enhance or otherwise affect all genders in the City and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the same. 3.Review the research available from existing sources to document,understand,and prioritize issues of importance for all genders in the city. 4.To research,coordinate with,and advocate with other organizations,Advisory Boards,and Commissions,etc.interested in issues affecting all genders. 5.To research and compile information and resources from other gender equity related boards,commissions,groups,etc.outside of Northern Colorado to inform the types of work,projects and initiatives we can pursue. 6.To coordinate and facilitate educational events in the Fort Collins community to broaden awareness of gender equity issues. 7.Research prior efforts regarding a CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women)resolution and potentially spearhead an effort to craft a recommendation to City Council for the adoption of a CEDAW resolution. 3.WORK PLAN GOAL 1:Align our work plan and monthly agendas with the city of Fort Collins’key strategic outcomes that align with women and gender equity. ●Track the Council’s policy agenda and,in the Advisory Board’s advisory role,provide information and appropriate comments to the City Council on issues of information gathered by the Advisory Board. ●Infuse a strong focus on equity and an emphasis on the focus areas of the City’s strategic objectives and plans.A focus on preparing comments,input,and reinforcement for policies that impact women and people of all genders related to the City’s six-month work session plans. ●Research and propose proclamations and resolutions to the City Council that support and bring awareness to issues facing women and people of all genders. GOAL 2:To review proposed legislation,policy changes or other governmental action at the federal,state or local level that would enhance or otherwise affect all genders in the City and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the same. ●Review legislation for its potential effects on key areas of concern to the Board, including economic opportunity,safety and wellbeing,access to public resources, and compliance with national and international gender equity standards. ●Assess and recommend policies that ensure all genders have equal opportunities to participate in local government decision-making processes,including voting, representation on boards and commissions,and involvement in public hearings and community initiatives. GOAL 3:Review the research available from existing sources to document,understand, and prioritize issues of importance for all genders in the city,to inform the work of the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board’s activities. ●Review the City’s Equity Indicators and Dashboard,and work with the City’s Equity & Inclusion Office to inform the work of the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board. ●Identify and reach out to community experts to inform the work of the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board. ●Collect local information and data on domestic violence,sexual assault, gender-based violence,homelessness,gender discrimination and/or poverty. ●Collect information on workforce,practices promoting gender equity,and LGBTQ+ initiatives both in the City and at larger anchor institutions. ●Establish a list of specific goals,including shorter term initiatives (to be completed within 2025),and longer term goals of the Advisory Board. GOAL 4:To research,coordinate with,and advocate with other organizations,Advisory Boards,and Commissions,etc.interested in issues affecting all genders. ●Research and compile information on other organizations within the city,county and Northern Colorado with overlapping interests and missions. ●Research and compile ●Establish connections and relationships with these organizations to aid in potential collaborations and shared work. ●Attend Super Issues meetings and collaboration meetings. GOAL 5:To research and compile information and resources from other gender equity related boards,commissions,groups,etc.outside of Northern Colorado to inform the types of work,projects and initiatives we can pursue. ●Research and compile a list of resources from similar organizations. ●Compare and contrast information gathered from different organizations. ●Research and compile a list of initiatives,goals,projects,events,etc.taken by similar organizations,and determine which,if any,should be pursued by the Women and Gender Advisory Board. GOAL 6:To coordinate and facilitate educational events in the Fort Collins community to broaden awareness of gender equity issues. ●Host/co-host at least three (3)educational events -this can include guest speakers at the Women and Gender Equity Advisory Board monthly meeting,Super Issue meetings,collaborative events with other Advisory Boards and Commissions,etc. ●Establish a list of potential guest speakers/organizations for educational events. ●Review the duties and goals of City Advisory Boards and Commissions to identify relevant opportunities for possible collaborative events (e.g.,Affordable Housing Board,Senior Advisory Board,etc.). GOAL 7:Research prior efforts regarding a CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women)resolution and potentially spearhead an effort to craft a recommendation to City Council for the adoption of a CEDAW resolution. ●Research the prior efforts by the Women’s Commission to understand what steps have been taken towards achieving this goal. ●Meet and discuss with members of council,and appropriate city staff (e.g.,Equity and Inclusion Office)to explore the viability for a CEDAW resolution in the near term. ●Potentially spearhead,and work with other organizations to craft a CEDAW resolution and work to have it passed by the City Council.