[Adopted 4-21-2020 by Res. No. 2020-47]
The City Council hereby establishes the Advisory Committee on Immigrant Affairs as follows.
The responsibilities of the Committee shall be to:
A. 
Recommend to the City Council and Administration actions, practices, and policies to address the concerns, needs, and interests of New Rochelle's immigrants.
B. 
Facilitate constructive dialogue between immigrants and decisionmakers in local government.
C. 
Enhance access of immigrants to public services and information.
D. 
Work closely with City officials to support the development of community programs that may be of interest or benefit to immigrants.
E. 
As needed and requested, serve as a resource for other New Rochelle community and public agencies with regard to immigration and immigrant-related matters.
F. 
Highlight the contributions of immigrants to the economic, cultural, and civic life of New Rochelle.
G. 
Expand opportunities for civic participation and leadership among immigrants.
H. 
Promote mutual understanding and appreciation between immigrant and native-born residents.
A. 
Membership: nine members, appointed by the City Manager for staggered three-year terms.
B. 
Leadership: Chair and Vice Chair, appointed by the City Manager, from among the membership.