The Oakland County Equity Council, under the direction of Harry Weaver, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, is comprised of employees from county departments who expressed an interest in joining the council.

Their mission is to:

• Create a culture that respects diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Promote cultural sensitivity and understanding among all employees
• Encourage and promote workforce diversity
• Ensure that the public we serve receives services in a culturally sensitive manner.

The 31-member group is comprised of employees from nearly every county department or office of an elected county official.