§ 2-86. Diversity in composition.

(a)

There are numerous boards, commissions, and other similar entities performing governmental functions in the city, a city with a great cosmopolitan population consisting of large numbers of people of every race, color, creed, religion, age, physical condition, national origin and ancestry, including many persons with disabilities. The composition of such boards and commissions should reflect the diversity of our population. Boards, commissions, and other entities that are truly reflective of the demographics of the city promote mutual understanding and decisions made by boards constituted of a membership that reflects the diversity of the city's population should be responsive to the needs and aspirations of all members of our community. It is the policy of the city that the mayor and all other appointing authorities and nominating organizations for boards, commissions, and other legal entities performing functions for or on behalf of the city should consider the demographic composition of the board or other entity in proposing or making appointments to the board or other entity to ensure that the board's composition will be reflective of the city as a whole.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the chief administrative officer to notify all appointing authorities and nominating organizations for boards, commissions, and other similar entities performing city governmental functions in the city of the provisions of this section within 30 days of the effective date of the ordinance from which this section was derived and periodically thereafter.

(Code 1956, § 1-23)