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IPc2

1 point

Intent

To ensure inclusive and transparent community engagement in planning, decision-making, and

implementation that advances procedural equity and builds trust between the city and its communities.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Option 1. Community Engagement	1
Path 1. Local Advisory Boards	1
OR
Path 2. Outreach and Engagement	1
OR
Option 2. Transparent and Participatory Governance	1

Option 1. Community Engagement (1 point)

PATH 1. LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS (1 POINT)

Adopt a policy that establishes criteria for city advisory boards and commissions appointments to

reflect the city’s demographic composition and that outlines strategies to address disparities and

enhance representative diversity.

OR

PATH 2. OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (1 POINT)

Design and implement engagement processes using diverse platforms and formats.

Actively engage underrepresented groups through targeted outreach and context-sensitive

methods that accommodate varying levels of time, access, and comfort with participation.