§ 54-4 Office - Powers and duties.

advise the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies on ways to enhance and improve access to City services and resources for immigrants;

advise the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies on ways to strengthen opportunities for immigrants to participate in the civic life of the City;

implement and coordinate City policies regarding issues affecting immigrant communities;

advocate for equal treatment of immigrants and equitable access to City services;

review proposed legislation referred to the Office by the City Council and assess its impact on the economic, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual welfare of immigrants;

improve the services available to immigrants by advocating for changes in:

develop, implement, and coordinate policies that facilitate City agencies’ compliance with all federal, State, and local language access laws;

advance the Office’s mission by working in partnership with:

serve as a liaison between the City and its immigrant communities;

establish and staff community advisory groups to provide strategic guidance and monitoring of initiatives relevant to the purpose of the Office;

solicit community and stakeholder input regarding the activities of the Office, including consultations with City agencies, boards, and commissions on implementation of programs and services relevant to immigrants; and

perform other duties as required by the Mayor.