INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA)
Link: Race, Equity, and Social Justice | icma.org
Description: ICMA is an association representing professionals working in local government management. To support member engagement on issues related to equity, systemic racism, and social justice, ICMA develops and promotes programs and initiatives in all areas of service delivery, hiring practices, leadership development, community engagement, and workplace culture.
Highlighted Resources:
- ICMA Equity and Inclusion Toolkit
- This toolkit equips local governments with strategies and leading practices that are used in communities across the United States and abroad, along with corresponding resources that can be replicated in other communities.
- Glossary of Terms: Race, Equity, and Social Justice
- This glossary is a tool for understanding common expressions related to race, equity, and social justice.
ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (IML) MODEL DEI POLICY AND ORDINANCE
Link: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies and Resources (iml.org)
Description: The Illinois Municipal League provides sample language for a model Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy and ordinance as well as examples of real-world municipality policies, action plans, commissions, and initiatives.
Illinois Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus Learning and Operationalizing Racial Equity (LORE) Program
Description: The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, (ILCMA), and University of Illinois Chicago Great Cities Institute have partnered to develop a new pilot program to help municipalities operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE ON RACE & EQUITY (GARE)
Link: Government Alliance on Race and Equity (racialequityalliance.org)
Description: GARE is a national network of governments working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. In addition to offering trainings on advancing racial equity in municipal government, GARE has also developed tools and resources to assist governments in operationalizing racial equity, which have been used as a starting point for many municipalities in the Chicago region.
Highlighted Resources:
- Advancing Racial Equity and Transforming Government: A Resource Guide to Put Ideas into Action
- This resource offers lessons learned from practitioners, academic experts, and national technical assistance providers from across the country that have worked on advancing racial equity in local government.
- Racial Equity Action Plans: A How-To Manual
- This manual provides guidance for local governments to develop their own Racial Equity Action Plans after a period of research and information gathering, as well as tools to conduct such research.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES RACE, EQUITY, AND LEADERSHIP (REAL) INITIATIVE
Link: Racial Equity Resources and Reports – National League of Cities (nlc.org)
Description: The National League of Cities REAL department offers tools, resources, and training designed to strengthen local leaders’ knowledge and capacity to eliminate racial disparities, heal racial divisions, and build more equitable communities.
Highlighted Resources:
- Advancing Racial Equity in Your City: A Municipal Action Guide
- This guide offers 6 immediate steps for improving outcomes for all residents: (1) set an example and set the right tone; (2) observe and listen; (3) make a public declaration; (4) dedicate infrastructure to action; (5) commit to policy and system change; (6) create a racial equity plan.
- Responding to Racial Tension in Your City: A Municipal Action Guide
- This guide provides contextual and tactical information to support municipalities in effectively responding to racial tension.
Intergovernmental Risk Management agency (IRMA)
Link: IRMA Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Description: The Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) developed a comprehensive list of resources which is available to members and non-members. Resources include:
- Articles, Books & Digital Media
- Government Organization Resources
- Sample Policies, Templates & Toolkits
- Training Facilitators, Consultants, and Webinars
- Financial Assistance
- IRMA Educational Materials
