Commission and Committee Handbook - Oct. 2026

PREAMBLE

The Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Advisory Committee of the City of Irvine (“ Bylaws ”) were adopted by the City Council of the City of Irvine pursuant to Resolution No. 24-84 and pursuant to Irvine Municipal Code (“ IMC ”) Sections 1-4-301 and Division 17 of Title 1.

1. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE CREATION, TITLE, AND AUTHORITY

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Creation: The Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Committee was created under and continues to exist under Divisions 4 and 17 of Title 1 of the IMC. The name of the Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Committee is hereby changed to the “Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Advisory Committee” (“ Committee ”). 1.1.1 IMC Title 1, Division 4 generally governs or otherwise regulates the Committee’s powers, duties, limitations, and general. 1.1.2 IMC Title 1, Division 17 specifically describes the creation, composition, appointment, duties, and meeting procedures for the Committee. 1.1.3 IMC Title 1, Division 15 establishes generally applicable rules regarding public meetings, the conduct of public business, notice and agenda requirements, conduct at meetings, procedures for minutes and recordings, and other matters. 1.1.4 Title 1, Divisions 4, 15, and 17 are subject to change, consistent with City Council policies and State law, and each such Division shall take precedence over these bylaws and over any procedures adopted by the Committee. Title: The Committee officially shall be known as the “Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Advisory Committee.” The term “Committee,” where used in these Bylaws, also shall refer to and mean the “Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Advisory Committee.” Duties: The Committee was formed pursuant to IMC section 1-4-301 to perform one or more specific assigned tasks, as follows: 1.3.1 Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including without limitation ending racial and other disparities, creating fairness in hiring and promotions, creating greater opportunities with contracting, and providing equitable service to all residents.

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