More than ever, local government professionals are called upon to integrate public service with equitable response to a rapidly diversifying community. Local governments are charged with meeting the needs of the whole community and must weigh priorities and deliver services to all residents. Equity and inclusivity go beyond race and gender. Factors that contribute to a diverse community profile include variations in age, economic status, educational attainment, immigration levels, and community size.

What You Can Expect

This dynamic panel discussion, Equity and Inclusivity in the Workplace and Our Communities, moderated by ICMA President Lee Feldman, will feature examples from local governments that are successfully addressing inclusiveness and diversity in their organizations and ensuring equitable service delivery in their communities. The session begins at 10 a.m. and will be followed by a networking lunch.

Registration

• If you plan to attend the 2017 ICMA Regional Summit or Emerging Professionals Leadership Institute (EPLI) in your respective region, please note that this special session is included with your registration fee.
• If you wish to attend this special session but cannot attend either the Summit or the EPLI programs, you may attend this 10:00 a.m. event and luncheon for free. You simply need to contact Felicia Littky, program manager, ICMA, at flittky@icma.org or call 202-962-3656, to reserve your seat.

By reserving a seat for Equity and Inclusivity in the Workplace and Our Communities, you are committing to come to the event.

Sponsors

We’d like to thank our luncheon sponsors in the following regions for allowing us to hold this special session and luncheon:

Midwest and West Coast Regional Summits

Northeast Region Regional Summit

Southeast & Mountain Plains Regional Summits