Race Equity Commission - Regular Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Race Equity Commission
Meeting Type
Race Equity Commission
Location
Salem, MA
Meeting Date
March 5, 2026

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

19 items on the agenda.

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Approve previous meeting minutesItem a

July meeting

Announcements and UpdatesItem a

Welcome to newly appointed REC members

Announcements and UpdatesItem b

Overview of Welcome Packet

Announcements and UpdatesItem c

Open Meeting Law (OML) reminders and expectations

Announcements and UpdatesItem d

Salem.com email address setup and communication protocols

Announcements and UpdatesItem e

Confirm recurring REC meeting date and start time (5pm)

Member IntroductionsItem a

New member introductions

Member IntroductionsItem b

Confirm titles and name preference

Member IntroductionsItem c

Review of member bios for website posting – confirm accuracy

Overview of the Race Equity CommissionItem a

Review of REC Guide

Overview of the Race Equity CommissionItem b

Brief history and founding purpose of the REC

Overview of the Race Equity CommissionItem c

Context and priorities for the next three years

Overview of the Race Equity CommissionItem d

Overview of the City’s Discrimination Reporting Form

Leadership Roles and Upcoming ElectionsItem a

Overview of Chair and Vice Chair responsibilities

Leadership Roles and Upcoming ElectionsItem b

Discussion of nomination and election process

Leadership Roles and Upcoming ElectionsItem c

Chair and Vice Chair elections scheduled for April meeting

Initial Discussion: 2026 Work Plan DevelopmentItem a

Identify priority areas for the year

Initial Discussion: 2026 Work Plan DevelopmentItem b

Discuss framework for drafting annual work plan

New businessItem a

For April meeting:

i. Report from Salem PD regarding hate crimes and bias incidents in 2025. ii. Chair and Vice Chair Elections.