The mission of the Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission is to foster unity, understanding, and collaboration among the diverse stakeholders of our community. It aims to promote inclusion and active participation from all community members, ensuring everyone has a voice. By helping stakeholders gain a comprehensive understanding of City government and community dynamics, it empowers people to be more effectively involved.

The Commission reviews plans, programs, projects, and services as directed by the City Council to ensure they meet the needs of our diverse population. It also supports the City's efforts to gather feedback from all community stakeholders, ensuring that a wide range of perspectives are considered.

ROLE OF THE COMMISSION:

• Acts in an advisory capacity to provide input on programs, projects, and services.
• Provide perspectives and input that promote inclusivity.
• Strengthen community connections to enhance engagement.

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP:

• Commission appointed by City Council.
• Nine resident members.
• Two-year terms with a limit of four consecutive terms.

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

• Must be a qualified voter.
• Must have been a resident of Texas for at least one year.
• Must be a Richardson resident for at least six months immediately prior to the date of appointment.
• Must hold no elected public office.
• Must not be in arrears in taxes or other liability due the City of Richardson.

MEETING FREQUENCY:

• The committee is expected to meet monthly.
• Members are expected to attend at least 75% of scheduled meetings.
• The Commission approves a meeting calendar each year, but a meeting may be called, canceled, or changed at any time in accordance with the City Charter and the Texas Open Meetings Act.