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Daniel J, Alfonso
City Manager
nela Roberts
EODP Administrator
INT R-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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January 9, 2015
SUBJECT:
2014 Annual Report of the Equal
Opportunity Advisory Board
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Pursuant to Section 2-890 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, please find attached
the 2014 Annual. Report of the Equal Opportunity Advisory Board ("EOAB"), This
report was presented to and approved by the EOAI3 on January 7, 2015,
Should you have any questions or concerns, please don hesitate to contact me at (305)
416-1990.
cc: Todd Hannon, City Clerk
Julia. Hernandez, Agenda Coordinator
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
2014 Annual Report
Presented to:
Daniel J. Alfonso
City Manager
Board Members:
Louis Marshall, III, Chair
Corey Taylor, Vice -Chair
Viona Browne -Williams
Aurelus Dorvil
Charles J. Flowers
Edilfa Perez
Miriam Urra
Emanuel Washington
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Program ("EODP") Staff:
Angela Roberts, Administrator
Nirva Pierre -Louis, EODP Specialist
Lisette Perna, Administrative Aide
Introduction
Pursuant to Section 2-976 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida ("Code"), the Equal
Opportunity Advisory Board ("EOAB") is comprised of fourteen (14) members, ten (10)
of which are appointed by the Miami City Commission ("Commission"), and the
remaining four (4) are appointed by each of the certified bargaining representatives.
Appointment of all individuals is effective when confirmed by the Commission. The
Administrator and/or the Specialist for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Programs ("EODP") serves as liaison to the EOAB and provides technical and
administrative assistance. In addition, the Office of the City Attorney provides legal
advice and related support when requested.
Purpose and Function of EOAB
Pursuant to Section 2-982 of the Code, the purpose of the EOAB is:
To review the employment policies and practices of the City and provide advice
and recommendations regarding equal employment opportunities.
The EOAB's duties include:
(1) Review and make recommendations to the mayor and the city commission
regarding equal employment opportunities.
(2) Review employment policies and practices of the city and make
recommendations to the human resources department through the director.
(3) Conduct monthly meetings, open to the public, for discussion of equal
employment opportunities and receive reports from the director.
(4) Recommend to the mayor and city commission ordinances, resolutions, and other
proposals relating to equal employment opportunities.
(5) Make recommendations or reports to the mayor and city commission directly as
deemed appropriate by the board.
The EOAB has addressed a number of issues related to equal employment opportunities
for City employees. In turn, the delivery of City services has been enhanced by
promoting a work environment that respects cultural, ethnic and gender differences of
City employees. It has helped pave the way for providing a work environment reflective
of the diverse population of the City of Miami.
There is no other Board, either public or private, which serves the same function as the
EOAB.
Major Accomplishments of the BOAR
(1) Invited Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste Directors to EOAB meetings and
engaged in meaningful and interactive conversations regarding employment
policies and practices specific to the departments they oversee and in line with the
duties and commitments of the EOAB;
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(2) Invited Department of Human Resources, Testing and Validation Division to
EOAB meeting and engaged in training and interactive conversations regarding
the Labor Management Policy 3-92 and the Interview Process;
(3) Elections were held to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair;
(4) Reviewed monthly reports on all cases received by EODP;
(5) Reviewed monthly reports of the EEO demographic composition of employees
citywide;
(6) Conducted in-depth discussions on citywide employment issues; and
(7) Supported of EODP's increased efforts in EEO training citywide
(8) Compiled preliminary draft of EOAB Code amendments,
EOAB '5 Fulfillment of Community Needs
EOAB members reside, work, maintain a business, or own real property within the City
of Miami. Members keep City officials apprised of community concerns related to the
City's employment practices. Members serve as a conduit to the community on the
City's efforts to continue and improve upon diversity and other employment related
issues.
Ordinance Revisions/Membership Modifications
The EOAB has made a continuing effort to review the Code as it pertains to the EOAB's
duties and procedures. The EOAB recommends amendment to Section 2-982 of the
Code to reflect current practices in the area of equal employment opportunities. The
EOAB has directed EODP to work with the City Attorney's office to conduct further
research on this matter, and present proposed amendments to the City Manager's Office
and City Commission. The EOAB does not recommend modification to the membership
requirements.
Costs
The EOAB does not have its own budget but operates using the EODP staff. Therefore,
any costs incurred through staff' s time, mailings, and other related expenses will be
incurred as part of the general budget of EODP,
Conclusion
The EOAB was created to advise and recommend on the City's employment practices,
The EOAB continues to ensure equal employment opportunities for current and future
City employees.
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