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City of Lincoln Mayor's Office Multi-cultural Advisory Committee

The eleven-member Multicultural Advisory Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council and is charged with the responsibility of providing advice regarding to multicultural issues within the City of Lincoln and the community. The purposes of the committee are:

1. Coordinate and facilitate interaction among social service agencies with the City of Lincoln in the development of programs beneficial to the needs of racial minorities, women and people with disabilities.

2. To review underemployment and housing problems affecting racial minorities, women and people with disabilities, and to communicate recommended assistance programs to appropriate social service or governmental agencies.

3. Recommend to the Mayor and City Council and other appropriate parties, policies and programs related to health care and human services; sensitivity training; incorporation of cultural diversity into special events and community celebrations; and affirmative action within City government.

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