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Equal Opportunity Board
Attention Ross Residents and Members of the Public,
The Equal Opportunity Board (EOB) meets on an "as needed" basis.
If you would like to watch, listen, or participate in the meeting VIRTUALLY, you must register for the webinar via Zoom - Register Here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join. You will need to download the application in order to view, listen, or comment.
Public comments for virtual participants will be taken using Zoom's "raise hand" feature ONLY.
We will not be accepting comments or questions through Zoom’s chat feature during the meeting.
If you have issues registering for Zoom, or you would just like to call in and listen to the meeting without registering, please call 412-931-7055 for assistance.
February is Black History Month
The Ross Township Equal Opportunity Board is proud to recognize and celebrate the rich history, culture, and lasting contributions of Black Americans - both locally and beyond. We are grateful for the Board’s dedication to promoting understanding, inclusion, and community awareness throughout our Township.
To learn more about the local impact Black history, we invite you to read this article!
In continued recognition of Black History Month, the Ross Township Equal Opportunity Board is honored to share the article below highlighting the Harlem Renaissance - a significant period of cultural growth, creativity, and Black artistic excellence that continues to inspire generations.
To learn more about the Harlem Renaissance, please read this article!
Meetings
If a meeting is necessary, the EOB will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7PM, excluding holidays. Please refer to the Township Meetings calendar for more information.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Members
- Amy Bialek, Vice Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2028 - Shannon Parris
Term Expires: December 31, 2026 - Jocelyn McCarty
Term Expires: December 31, 2025
- Tobias Venar, Chair
Term Expires: December 31, 2027 - Diane Quinlin
Term Expires: December 31, 2029
Member Details
The EOB consists of five members appointed by the Ross Township Board of Commissioners. All members of the EOB must be residents of the Township at the time of appointment and throughout their service and be eighteen years of age or older.
Overview
The purpose of the EOB is to assure that all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing and use of public accommodation facilities
More Information
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- https://www.eeoc.gov/
- Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission- https://www.phrc.pa.gov
- Human Relations Commission of Allegheny County- https://www.alleghenycounty.us/commissions/human-relations/index.aspx
- YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race and Gender Equity- http://www.ywcapgh.org/programs/crge
- PERSAD Center- https://persadcenter.org/
- PFLAG Pittsburgh - http://pflagpgh.org/
- The Pittsburgh Equality Center- http://www.pghequalitycenter.org/
- The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit- http://pittsburghracialjusticesummit.org/
- Disability Rights Pennsylvania- https://www.disabilityrightspa.org/
- Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy- https://autisticpgh.org/
- ACLU of Greater Pittsburgh- https://www.aclupa.org/chapters/greaterpittsburgh