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Chapter 3.128 Office of Equity and Human Rights

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3.128.010 Creation and Organization.

There is established the Office of Equity and Human Rights. The Office will consist of such positions as the City Administrator may provide. The Office will report to the Equity Officer.

3.128.020 Purpose.

The purpose of the Office of Equity and Human Rights is to:

  1. A. Promote equity and reduce disparities within City government;
  2. B. Provide guidance, education and technical assistance to all bureaus as they develop sustainable methods to build capacity in achieving equitable outcomes and service;
  3. C. Work with community partners to promote equity and inclusion within Portland and throughout the region, producing measurable improvements and disparity reductions;
  4. D. Support human rights and opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential; and
  5. E. Work to resolve issues rooted in bias and discrimination, through research, education, and interventions.

3.128.030 Duties of the Office.

The duties of the Office include, but are not limited to:

  1. A. Implementing the policy and executive directives of the Council and the Mayor, and proposing policies and practices to achieve the purpose of the Office, and adopt procedures and forms to assist in implementing City policies;
  2. B. Developing an annual work plan to organize and prioritize the work of the Office;
  3. C. Working with the Human Rights Commission, the Portland Commission on Disability and all other City bureaus, offices, boards and commissions, as well as regional partners in government, business and the community, to increase equitable outcomes and reduce disparities;
  4. D. Recommending implementation strategies, accountability mechanisms, evaluation standards, and specific actions to the Council that will achieve the goals of the Portland Plan Equity initiative, and other equity and human rights policies adopted by the Council;
  5. E. Providing reports to the Council and the community annually and as requested.
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