Expand representation of marginalized and underrepresented populations on boards, commissions, and committees. (Met Council) 

Aim to partner with organizations that represent marginalized and underrepresented populations to inform program and policy development with a focus on cultivating trust, forming longstanding relationships, and valuing lived experiences consistent with the Community-Centered Engagement Framework in the Equity Chapter. Local governments should consider implementing the Community-Centered Engagement Framework. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Strongly consider investing in and partnering with community organizations to support building community capacity to understand and engage successfully with local and regional government processes. (Met Council/Local Government) 

1. Work to eliminate barriers to individual and community-based organization participation in planning processes, including developing a streamlined and accessible procurement process created in partnership with community. (Met Council) 
2. Provide an example of how the procurement process can be accomplished as a technical resource to others. (Met Council) 

Work towards identifying and eliminating barriers to engagement participation including location, timing, transportation, and access to childcare. (Met Council/Local Government) 

Build staff and partner capacity to conduct culturally responsive and inclusive engagement, including language services, ADA services, community assessments, and best practices. (Met Council) 

Reimburse community members participating in engagement for their time and expertise. (Met Council)