Lanark County Council thinks it has a great idea.
They’ve directed staff to schedule a striking committee meeting to review the terms of reference and structure of a new working group: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA).
The IDEA Working Group would have a large and diverse committee base and serve as a foundational piece in developing programs and policies that support all members of the community and the Lanark County workplace.
Some of the support for the initiative would be drawn from the Rural Economic Development funding for settlement services.
The proposed IDEA Working Group would help to foster a welcoming community and could also review access and inclusion programs that affect those with disabilities.
By Rick Stow