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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh will benefit from a fair and open appointment process which will ensure that the diversity of City residents is reflected on boards and committees advising City officials and staff; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Pittsburgh are better served when all appointed boards represent the diversity of City residents and are balanced by gender, race, age, and sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, Pittsburgh contains a wealth of talent and energy in its communities that can best be utilized when the citizenry feels represented and included in the policy-making process; and
WHEREAS, broad-based participation will also provide role models from various social, economic, and cultural segments of the community and provide an entry point for future leaders to engage in civic activities and the political process.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh expresses its support for fair and representative appointments to all appointed boards in the City of Pittsburgh.