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Dane County Executive, Kathleen Falk is currently seeking interested
citizens from Dane County to serve on its Equal Opportunity Commission. She
is particularly interest in residents who reside outside of the immediate
Madison area (such as the Town of Madison, Fitchburg and Middleton) in order
to provide a more diversified geographic composition.  Persons of any ethnic
group gender or with a disability are encouraged to apply.  The
responsibilities and duties of the commission are indicated below.

To apply please call or contact the:            Dane County Executive's
Office
                                Rm. 421, City-County Building
                                210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
                                Madison, WI 53709
                                608.266.4114

Request a Citizen's Application for Appointment form and submit your signed
interest in the Equal Opportunity Commission, code 101.

Dane County Equal Opportunity Commission
The commission shall advise the county executive and county board on ways in
which county government can affirmatively create equal opportunity for the
county's diverse citizenry, including county employees. This includes policy
advice and oversight of the county's efforts to provide equal opportunity
pursuant to chapter 19, which commits the county to take affirmative action
to provide opportunities in employment and county contracting for groups
that have been historically excluded from the county's workforce and
contracting. The commission shall also advise and assist the county
executive, county board, and county staff to promote full participation of
traditionally under-represented populations in broader community life,
including opportunities related to employment throughout the Dane County
economy, housing, recreation, economic development, and the social and
political life of the community. The commission may initiate special
projects to enhance opportunities for traditionally excluded groups;
collaborate with a wide range of individuals and organizations in the county
to provide positive means of engaging the community in equal opportunities;
and design initiatives and support existing efforts to increase cooperation
and enhance understanding among diverse populations. The commission shall
also serve as a resource for county government on matters pertaining to the
county's diverse population.
The commission shall consist of nine members. In making her or his
appointments, the county executive shall give due consideration to a
membership which reflects the gender, racial and ethnic characteristics of
the Dane County community, including representatives of people with
disabilities. At least two members shall be county supervisors. No more than
one member shall be a Dane County employee.

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