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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Start free trialApprove previous meeting minutes•Item a
July meeting
Announcements and Updates•Item a
Welcome to newly appointed REC members
Announcements and Updates•Item b
Overview of Welcome Packet
Announcements and Updates•Item c
Open Meeting Law (OML) reminders and expectations
Announcements and Updates•Item d
Salem.com email address setup and communication protocols
Announcements and Updates•Item e
Confirm recurring REC meeting date and start time (5pm)
Member Introductions•Item a
New member introductions
Member Introductions•Item b
Confirm titles and name preference
Member Introductions•Item c
Review of member bios for website posting – confirm accuracy
Overview of the Race Equity Commission•Item a
Review of REC Guide
Overview of the Race Equity Commission•Item b
Brief history and founding purpose of the REC
Overview of the Race Equity Commission•Item c
Context and priorities for the next three years
Overview of the Race Equity Commission•Item d
Overview of the City’s Discrimination Reporting Form
Leadership Roles and Upcoming Elections•Item a
Overview of Chair and Vice Chair responsibilities
Leadership Roles and Upcoming Elections•Item b
Discussion of nomination and election process
Leadership Roles and Upcoming Elections•Item c
Chair and Vice Chair elections scheduled for April meeting
Initial Discussion: 2026 Work Plan Development•Item a
Identify priority areas for the year
Initial Discussion: 2026 Work Plan Development•Item b
Discuss framework for drafting annual work plan
New business•Item a
For April meeting:
i. Report from Salem PD regarding hate crimes and bias incidents in 2025. ii. Chair and Vice Chair Elections.