Ord 2530 - Equity and Social Justice Commission

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Section 8. TIVIC Section 2.29.050, "Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review," is hereby established to read as follows: 2.29.050 Reporting Requirements and Biennial Review A. Reporting Requirements. The Commission shall keep the City of Tukwila apprised of its activities and recommendations by submitting an annual written report by January 31 each year summarizing the activities for the previous year. B. Biennial Review. The City Council shall review the ongoing relevance of all Boards and Commissions in conjunction with review of requested funding allocations during the biennial budget process. Section 9. TIVIC Section 2.29.060, "Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee," is hereby established to read as follows: 2.29.060 Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee A. Establishment. The Tukwila Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee is hereby established as a sub-committee of the Equity and Social Justice Commission. It shall be made up of members of the Equity and Social Justice Commission chosen by the Commission Chair and shall operate under the procedures set forth for the Equity and Social Justice Commission. B. Purpose. The purpose of the Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee shall be to advise the Mayor and City Council on how to best promote understanding and goodwill between the Tukwila community and the peoples of other nations through collaboration, communication and programs, and by connecting youth and residents with civic organizations for education and awareness. C. Responsibilities. The Committee shall be responsible for the planning, development and coordination of programs that enhance goodwill and understanding between the residents of the Tukwila community and peoples of other nations and promote civic awareness. Section 10. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. Section 11. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Equity & Social Justice Cmsn-TMC 2.29 3-28-17 CT:bjs Page 5 of 6