Affirmative Action Advisory Board Meeting

Name: Affirmative Action Advisory Board Meeting
Start: 2016-02-16
Location: Schenectady

February 16, 2016 · Schenectady, NY

Attendees

✓ Rev. Arnetta Dix (Chair)

✓ Ellie Pepper (Secretary)

✓ Damonni Farley (Public Communications Coordinator)

✓ David Chetram (Member)

✓ Adriel Linyear (Member)

✓ Kanema Haynes (Member)

✓ Marion Porterfield (Councilmember)

✓ Carl Falotico (City Corporation Council)

✓ Present: 8/8

UNANIMOUS

January meeting minutes reviewed and approved

David Chetram accepted Vice Chair nomination

Two vacant seats, one more opening upon Ellie Pepper's term completion

13 applicants, 3 qualified for interview, expected start date by mid-March

Annual Report to be presented in April, newly hired Affirmative Action Officer to be introduced

1 speaker

A city resident · Topic: Schenectady Library hiring practices

Concerns about hiring practices, referred to county Affirmative Action Officer