The city of Seattle is seeking candidates for positions on the newly formed Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Board. As called for in Mayor Greg Nickels' recently released Immigrant and Refugee Report and Action Plan, the board will advise the mayor and City Council on issues affecting immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle.
The duties of the Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Board include:
■ Advising the mayor, City Council and city departments and offices on ways to enhance and improve access to city services and resources for immigrants and refugees, as well as strengthening opportunities for immigrants and refugees to participate in the civic life of the city;
■ Advising the city on the successful implementation of the Immigrant and Refugee Action Plan and on future updates to the plan;
■ Advising all city departments and offices in matters affecting immigrants and refugees, as appropriate; and
■ Encouraging understanding between and among the various immigrant and refugee communities and the larger Seattle community.
Reflecting the diversity of Seattle's immigrant and refugee communities, the board will have 15 members (eight appointed by the mayor and seven appointed by the City Council). Board members will be appointed to one-or two-year terms, with the option of reappointment for another term.
With the unprecedented growth in the foreign-born population since the 1980s, Seattle has become an increasingly multi-cultural city, rich with diversity. In keeping with the Race and Social Justice Initiative, the city wants to ensure that city government provides high-quality customer service to all, including immigrants and refugees living and working in Seattle. The Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Board will help the city reach its goals.
To apply to the board, submit a resume and a letter of interest by Aug. 31.
Applications should be sent to Haddis Tadesse, Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave., P.O. Box 94749 Seattle, WA 98124-4749, or via e-mail at haddis.tadesse@seattle.gov
For more information, please contact Haddis Tadesse at 206-684-8119 or via e-mail at haddis. tadesse@seattle.gov.[[In-content Ad]]
