On June 1, 2021, the Council approved three of its members to serve on a subcommittee for the purpose of reviewing 2021 board applicants. A need was identified by this subcommittee to update the application form, review each board's purpose, objectives and goals as well as to standardize all the boards/committees within the City of Saginaw to improve communications and efficiency and compliance with our ordinances. 

Revisions to Ordinance 2021-04 that established the Diversity & Inclusion Committee are being presented for consideration for adoption. The modifications include:

- end of term changed from June 1 to July 1 to coincide with other committee appointments

-  added training requirement

-  added members must be registered voters of the City of Saginaw and shall have resided in the City of Saginaw at least six months prior to service

-  require the election of a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and if needed, treasurer from the citizen members

-  presentation of recommendations to City Council

-  presentation of an annual report at a City Council Meeting

-  post agendas, minutes, budget and attendance, as applicable, on the committee page of the City of Saginaw Website

-  committee shall hold meetings every quarter and shall meet at least once a year 

-  added dissolution statement