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� w I � � <br /> � <br /> �C7'a�JG1 <br /> �G!�'�9fVC�f�a <br /> ���}� <br /> �XGNUS�C5p7 <br /> VCat�S— (�CtV�-IP"1 <br /> hlcev/C��c 2&���/2CD3C7 <br /> 2t725 <br /> r�p�A4qpoQ�nn,nAp�pa�o�000000000000000�qoqppp�pp 000000000000000000000000000000000000000p ����� <br /> "u�ii� _ � I�i����i�i ii�i�i �ii ii���ii�i�i�i � <br /> ;�C��4 ���� �C}�� ���� �t�2� ���� ��3�1 �C}�1 <br /> Figur�e 1:Areticipated T'imeli�ee-all dates are subject to change. <br /> � � <br /> ��.. ..... .��. ,. <br /> �. ���.:�..�..��. �'�.���� <br /> The Select Board recognizes that social and racial injustice has deep roots.The Board has made a proactive <br /> and ongoing commitment to engage in comprehensive and ongoing community conversations to better <br /> understand community needs and to consider diversity,equity,and inclusion in policies and plans,all <br /> with the goal of making Lexington a truly equitable community for all. <br /> The Select Board has adopted Diversity,Equity&Inclusion as one of its goals,including a commitment to <br /> develop and implement a comprehensive racial equity plan,consider racial and other equity impacts in <br /> all decisions and planning processes, and incorporate the goals of Town Meeting's systemic racism <br /> resolution in each department's goals and objectives.The Select Board recognizes that accomplishing these <br /> goals will require a budgetary commitment to training and continuous improvement and has <br /> recommended establishing a budget for accomplishing these goals. <br /> The Chief Equity Officer (CEO) leads the Town in achieving these goals.The CEO is in the process of <br /> updating job descriptions and expanding posting locations with the goal of encouraging a broader <br /> applicant pool for Town staff positions.The CEO is also working with senior leadership to incorporate <br /> more effective interviewing techniques with these goals in mind. <br /> The CEO has initiated an internal equity audit in collaboration with an independent diversity,equity and <br /> inclusion consulting organization.During this process 120 staff inembers participated in training sessions, <br /> 65 staff inembers participated in focus groups on racial identity, disability, management,women, and <br /> LGBTQIA+topics that were open to all staff.In addition,40%of town staff answered a survey on equity <br /> issues. <br /> The CEO has started a compensation study, in collaboration with an independent human resources <br /> consultant, considering internal pay equity and to ensure that salary ranges and benefits remain <br /> competitive for all staff. <br /> The CEO,in collaboration with the Police Chief,held six Coffee and Conversation with the Chief events, <br /> with a total of over 40 residents having an opportunity to discuss community concerns with the Police <br /> Chief. <br /> 9 <br />