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HomeMy WebLinkAbout49-07 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 49-07 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO JOIN THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DIVERSITY COUNCIL AND PAY THE $500.00 MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR SERVICES WHEREAS, as a part of the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Program required by federal grants for the Fayetteville Police Department and other City Departments, efforts for recruiting diversity candidates for city Jobs are required; and WHEREAS, contacts through the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council can assist the City of Fayetteville diversity efforts. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign any documents needed for the City of Fayetteville's membership in the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council and authorizes the expenditure of $500.00 for such membership and all membership benefits of the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council. PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of March, 2007. APPROVED: ATTEST: ollmill111,10 .. c).. • • ° • .Si.../.. s -s• 8°01Y ot •.`"Pt 57--,,, • cnarf. - -.. .7: (_) • • /3 . t.i. • • - E : F AY ETT EV I L L E:At: : 4f:ret90;71:90 t‘l 5:tcje \SQ. "(Cosi • a:, 00,$, SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer1/10iTe°,;;;i0 - By: OtAk1/4-4.1•-) 4t An,Laa, ak• ateertgEtt, 45114 dz-te 3/307 ALDERMAN AGENDA REQUEST ap3/07 le,o/ e/OtkatvaiiP MarMans1S, bt IA% etztv I FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2007 FROM: ALDERMAN ROBERT RHOADS ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A Resolution To Authorize The City To Join The Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council And Pay The $500.00 Membership Fee For Services APPROVED FOR AGENDA: Robert Rhoads Alderman Kit Williams City Attorney (as to form) Vi dy Date 7/), (37 Date • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO JOIN THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DIVERSITY COUNCIL AND PAY THE $500.00 MEMBERSHIP FEE FOR SERVICES WHEREAS, as a part of the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Program required by federal grants for the Fayetteville Police Department and other City Departments, efforts for recruiting diversity candidates for city jobs are required; and WHEREAS, contacts through the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council can assist the City of Fayetteville diversity efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign any documents needed for the City of Fayetteville's membership in the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council and authorizes the expenditure of $500.00 for such membership and all membership benefits of the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council. PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of March, 2007. APPROVED. ATTEST: By: By: DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk ALDERMAN AGENDA REQUEST FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2007 FROM: ALDERMAN ROBERT RHOADS ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A Resolution To Authorize The City To Join The Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council And Pay The $500.00 Membership Fee For Services APPROVED FOR AGENDA: Robert Rhoads Date Alderman 7foto Kit Williams Date City Attorney (as to form) Tracy Taylor From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tracy Taylor Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:16 PM Imayor@cilayetteville.arus'; iward1_pos1@ci.fayetteville.ar.ust; bthiel@cox.net'; Ward2_pos1 @cilayetteville.ar.us'; 'ngallen@earthlink.net; iward3_pos2@cilayetteville.arusi; 'kwilliams@cilayetteville.arust; sward4_pos1@cilayetteville.ar.us'; lljordan7@hotmail.com Robert K. Rhoads Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council - sent on behalf of Alderman Robert K. Rhoads Mayor, Council Members, and Attorney Williams: I would like to propose that the City Council Join this organization (see intemet link below) and certainly can explain why probably in person better than through an e-mail but perhaps you all can peruse this website and if there is some interest maybe Attorney Williams would be kind enough to tell me about how I can go about getting this to a vote. We would qualify according to the Director, Arthur Matthews, much like a non-profit organization and therefore we would only have to pay $500.00 to belong versus a corporation membership costing at least ten times that amount. If we Join we would be the first city to Join. We could Join the University as a non -corporate member. Again if you look at the website you will see who all belongs and you will also see why it would be good for us. I am also proposing that my law firm Join as well. Northwest Arkansas has a large table and we should make sure there is a seat for everybody. htto://www.nwadc.orohoin-nwadc.asox -Robert Rhoads Tracy Taylor Assistant to Robert K. Rhoads Hall Estill Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C. 75 N. East Avenue, Suite 402 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: 479-973-5200 Facsimile: 479-973-0520 This email message and any attachment thereto is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and mai contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the recipient or reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at (918) 594-0400 and by sending a reply email message to the sender. Thank you. NWADC - Join NWADC Page 1 of 1 Makin Northwes Our Mission Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC [ Upcoming Events In the News Diversity Dialogue Research Founding Members FAQ Contact Us Member Login: 1 Password: 1 e=======i Join NWADC The Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council is open for membership! To become a member, please complete the NWADC Membership Form below and mail to: .NWADC 4100 Corporate Dr Suite 410 Springdale, AR 72762 Click here for the NWADC Membership Form http://www.nwadc.org/join-nwadc.aspx ©2007 All Rights Rese 3/13/2007 NWADC - Mission and Guiding Principles Page 1 of 1 Our Mission Mission and Guiding Principles The mission of the Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council is: Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC Upcoming Events i In the News Diversity Dialogue Research 1 Founding Members FAQ Contact Us Member Login: 1 Password: 1 To help shape Northwest Arkansas into a "model community" that is inclusive and welcoming to all people. The guiding principles are driven by a desire to exponentially elevate the awareness and skill sets of business, community and other stakeholders around diversity and inclusion. These principles are morally, spiritually and business driven and make up the core and fabric of the.work that will be designed, developed, implemented and evaluated by the board of directors and staff of the NWADC. The underlying principle is immersed in the concept of "what is in the best interest of the aforementioned stakeholders as it relates to diversity and inclusion." ©2007 All Rights Rese http://www.nwadc.org/mission.aspx 3/13/2007 NWADC - Why a Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council? Page 1 of 1 Making Northwest Arkansas Inclusive an Our Mission Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC Upcoming Events In the News Diversity Dialogue Research {—Founding Members FAQ Contact Us rrenr"W"Cnin7Wailnealits-z- PrAr Member Login: Password: 1 Why a Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council? The Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council was formed in response to the following opportunities: 1. The challenge of attracting, staffing and retaining our diverse talent in the region. 2. The opportunity to leverage our diversity and strengthen our competitive advantage within our respective companies. 3. The opportunity to grow and sustain our economic prosperity. 4. The absence of a strategic, organized and centralized leadership source aimed at leading the transformation of our diverse community into an inclusive community. 5. The growing ethnic and socioeconomic diversity in the region. 6. The continued overall population growth in the region. 7. The creation of an incubator and clearinghouse for benchmarking in diversity and inclusion practices 8. The spearheading of a forum for workshops, seminars, conferences and retreats around the critical issue of diversity and inclusion ©2007 All Rights Rese http://www.nwadc.org/why-nwadc.aspx 3/13/2007 NWADC - Statement from the Chairperson Page 1 of I Our Mission Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC Upcoming Events In the News Diversity Dialogue Research Founding Members FAQ Contact Us 1 Password: lagotyt.zNim all=1 Statement from the Chairperson Shawn Coker, newly elected chair of the council and the vice president of Diversity Business Practices at Tyson Foods Inc. said, ''I am pleased that we are spearheading the work that we have collectively committed to do for the community tand all stakeholders in Northwest Arkansas." "On behalf of the officers of the council, we would like to thank all the founding partners of the NWADC for their role thus far, and remain extraordinarily excited about the future of the 'Northwest Arkansas Diversity Council. It is our belief that Northwest Arkansas is rapidly becoming a model community where all people can thrive and succeed." ©2007 All Rights Rese http://www.nwadc.org!statement.aspx 3/13/2007 NWADC - Membership Benefits Page 1 of 1 Making No Seg. A.rkansaiIndusive and Our Mission Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC Upcoming Events In the News Diversity Dialogue Research Founding Members FAQ Contact Us Member Login: 1 Password: 1 Membership Benefits Ten Reasons Why Joining NWADC is a Competitive Advantage 1. Access to annual research on perceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the Northwest Arkansas region. 2. Partnerships with other area companies representing several industries aimed at impacting the region's ability to attract and retain diverse talent. The NWADC will create the cohesive, unified and magnified effort required to meet the enormous diversity and inclusion challenges that our companies and that the Northwest Arkansas region faces. 3. Access to data sets on our region's diversity, diversity trends and the Implications of these datasets on our talent pipeline. 4. Access to a roundtable of professionals representing a diversity of expertise to share best practices and to learn from each other. 5. Professional growth and networking opportunities that will provide exponential progress toward our goals. 6. Access to a centralized website with research findings, case studies and other resources to improve our human -capital initiatives. 7. Collaborative forums on a variety of topics related to diversity and inclusion that are focused and facilitated by subject matter experts to educate and equip NWADC members, i.e. how to best engage and leverage organizational diversity, effective outreach and marketing strategies, realizing our business case for diversity and inclusion, etc. 8. Access to innovative products and services for our respective companies including, but not be limited to, the following: educational videos, learning curriculums, newsletters, podcasts, webcasts, training events, etc. 9. Access to an empowering platform for strategic change. 10. Exposure to a web based "power" learning environment that can provide web casts, pod casts, presentations, panel discussions, theatrical/dramatic presentations, keynote speeches, fishbowl demonstrations and case studies in diversity and inclusion. ©2007 All Rights Resei http://www.nwadc.org/benefits.aspx 3/13/2007 NWADC - Founding Members Page 1 of 1 Our Mission Why NWADC? From the Chairperson Member Benefits Join NWADC Upcoming Events In the News Diversity Dialogue Research Founding Members FAQ Contact Us Member Login: 1 Password: 1 Founding Members • Arvest Bank • Cox Communications • Harps • P&G • SVI • Tyson Foods, Inc. • United Way • University of Arkansas • Wal-Mart ©2007 All Rights Rese http://www.nwadc.org/members.aspx 3/13/2007 1(3.27.07) Clarice Pearman - Res. 49-07 Page From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: Clarice Pearman Rhoads, Robert 3.27.07 1:42 PM Res. 49-07 49-07 NW Ark Diversity Council.pdf CC: Audit Alderman Rhoads: Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by City Council, March 20, 2007 regarding the membership to the diversity council Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good afternoon. Thanks. Clarice Okay let's try again, this time with the attachment. Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, CMC City Clerkgreasurer Division 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-8309 cpearman@ci.fayetteville.ar.us •