THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021 Page 7 HRC gives input on equity director position A By Adam Swift s part of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, the City Council approved funding for a new citywide Director of Equity and Inclusion. Last week, Revere’s Human Rights Commission gave its input on the job description for the position, which will be listed with an annual salary of $85,000 plus benefi ts. The position is in place of an Executive Director for the commission, which the members had previously discussed. “This is a new job that just got approved in the budget eff ective July 1,” said Human Rights Commission Chair Janine Grillo Marra. “The job description is broader than the executive director job description we were asked to review back in March. Most of that executive director job description and most of those responsibilities are included, but this is a much broader job description.” The new position will lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity to support the city’s Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan, according to Mayor Brian Arrigo. In the lead up to the FY22 budget discussions, Arrigo stated that the new director will work with the Human Rights Commission, mayor’s Cabinet, City Council and city department heads to champion the values of a diverse and inclusive city. Qualifi cations listed in the draft job listing discussed by the Human Rights Commission last week include a bachelor’s degree in humanities, political science or other related fi eld, with a JD or master’s in public administration, civil rights law or human rights law preferred. The city is also looking for someone either from Revere or who has great knowledge of the community. “The most important thing in this position is getting someone who is coming from the community, someone who understands the community, someone who understands the issues in this Revere community,” said Human Rights Commission Member Rachid Moukhabir. “Someone coming from New York or California doesn’t necessarily know what is going on in our city. We need someone with a track record of community organization, and more imporBaker files legislation to improve water safety and awareness I n an eff ort to bolster public safety and awareness at state parks and beaches, Governor Charlie Baker recently fi led legislation to increase fi nes for swimming outside designated waterfronts across the Commonwealth. The legislation, “An Act Relative to Enhanced Enforcement of Swimming Limitations,” would increase the maximum fi ne to $500 for entering or swimming in any waters on Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) property that are not designated for swimming. The legislation would provide an appropriate penalty for swimming in unsafe areas and deter park visitors from considering these dangerous activities. “Swimming at undesignated waterfronts is dangerous and too often leads to tragic consequences, and this legislation is part of a comprehensive plan to discourage risky behavior and ensure the safety of visitors to our state parks and beaches,” said Baker. “While we encourage all to visit our beautiful coastal and inland beaches, we urge the public to exercise caution and not swim at any body of water that has not been designated for swimming by state or local authorities.” “From the Berkshires to Cape Cod, Massachusetts is home to many waterbodies and coastlines offering great opportunities for outdoor recreation; however, we have already seen far too many tragic accidental drownings occur already this year,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “We look forward to working with our colleagues in the Legislature to move quickly on these important changes.” Under current law, penalties for violating the DCR’s rules and regulations vary depending on whether a property was once part of the Metropolitan District Commission, with fi nes ranging from $20 to $200. The fi led legislation establishes a uniform maximum fi ne of $500 for entering or swimming in waters other than those designated for swimming by the DCR. At its many designated waterfronts throughout the state, the DCR off ers services like clearly marked swimming areas with SAFETY | SEE Page 10 tantly, someone who listens.” Moukhabir said he would also like to see the job description pared down from its current multipage form. “The HR director has already mentioned, like you said, that this is too big and detailed, so after the HRC gives input, it’s going to be looked at again to try to condense it,” said Marra. Commission Member Kourou Pich asked if the $85,000 is the most that could be off ered for the position. “I feel like this is a huge responsibility,” she said, adding she would like to see a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000. Marra said she would pass the request along to the Mayor’s Offi ce, but said she isn’t sure if the salary could be increased, since the $85,000 figure was in the budget approved by the council. The input from the Human Rights Commission will be summarized and given to the city’s HR director, who will then craft a fi nal job description for the position. Marra said that once a fi - nal job description is completed she will distribute it to the commission members. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma You asked... for more Memory Care units. SCHEDULE A TOUR jfazekas@chelseajewish.org 617.887.0826 We heard you! More Florence & Chafetz Assisted Living units opening soon. Campuses in Chelsea, Peabody and Longmeadow www.chelseajewish.org • 617.887.0826
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