Also known as RISE COMMISSION 

Commission Origin
Resolution No. 2023-17

Commission Purpose
The charge of this Commission is to advise the City Council on the citywide priorities of equity, diversity, accountability and inclusivity to address the broad spectrum of intersectional issues across race and social equity within the City of Albany. The RISE Commission shall also seek to develop positive relations through the Commission's regular monthly meetings as a space to facilitate greater respect and understanding between people, offering opportunities for cultural exchange and education, and promote tolerance and mutual respect between all members of the community.

For the purposes of meeting the requirements of the Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, this Commission will serve as the Social & Economic Justice Commission  in making recommendations to the City Council regarding the use of tax proceeds.

Commission Composition 
The Commission will consist of a total of seven members. Five of the member seats shall be appointed by each of the Council members, individually. Two of the member seats shall be appointed by City Council as a Whole (one for a high school student and one for a high school student or an adult who is affiliated with students). The term runs until the next Municipal election (every 2 years).

(Roster updated 6/5/2024)

Contact Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission
Correspondence sent to the Commission is part of the official public record and will be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.  If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in-person to the address listed below.

City of Albany RISE Commission
c/o City Clerk Office
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706

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