Prince Edward County is preparing to move ahead with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic plan over the next three years.
During Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, members of council received a report from staff on the status of the strategic plan, which has been designed to ensure that municipal work spaces are welcoming and inclusive, ensure equitable access to career development opportunities, and increase transparency and accountability in the organization.
A budget of $25,000 was set to be included in the 2026 operating budget to be used for an equity audit that would take place over 2026. The audit is an in-depth study of municipal policies to identify areas where changes may be needed to align with the overall Diversity, Equity, Inclusion strategic plan, and comes after a related staff survey that was completed earlier.
Staff were also instructed to make yearly reports on the plan and progress made by staff to implement it.
The committee voted to approve the plan and the matter was sent on to a future meeting of council for final approval.
