Finance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

About The Committee

The Committee on Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion shall research, investigate, develop and implement public policy and advocate for the financial stability and operations of the City of Cleveland. The Committee shall oversee the Departments of Finance and Law and the Office of Equal Opportunity, and any processes and policies that impact the City’s financial stability and operations.

The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee shall: review all ordinances, resolutions and other matters pertaining to finances, indebtedness, appropriations, the payment of monies not provided for by previous legislation, taxation, the standardization of salaries and wages, union agreements, civil service, the pensioning of employees and the sale, lease or purchase of real estate; review and approve all city financial expenditures and budgetary items along with all financial matters that pertain to the city; review changes to the Codified Ordinances; review legislation regarding city annexations, redistricting, and charter amendments; review all matters relating to courts; review ordinances relating to licenses and those imposing fines, penalties, forfeitures or imprisonment, printing and advertising; monitor compliance with community benefits, agreements, policies and procedures; review legislation and monitor the city’s efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion.