IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION recognizing the service of Jaime Guillen to Jackson County and congratulating him on his appointment as Director of the City of Kansas City's Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21389, August 28, 2023
INTRODUCED BY DaRon McGee, Megan L. Marshall, Jalen Anderson, Donna Peyton, Manuel Abarca IV, Venessa Huskey, Charlie Franklin, Jeanie Lauer, and Sean E. Smith, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, Jaime Guillen has been a dedicated and invaluable associate of Jackson County since 2007, when he began working as a legislative aide; and,
WHEREAS, in 2020, the Legislature appointed Jaime as the County's Chief Compliance Review Officer, in recognition of his exceptional leadership skills and commitment to upholding compliance and accountability; and,
WHEREAS, under Jaime's leadership, the County witnessed the establishment of an electronic Affirmative Action reporting process, fostering transparency and inclusivity in the workforce; and,
WHEREAS, Jaime's role as Chief Compliance Officer led to the creation and successful implementation of the County's minority- and women's- business enterprise program (MBE/WBE), which continues to have a positive impact on economic equity and inclusion within the community; and,
WHEREAS, Jaime's achievements culminated in the expansion of the County's Compliance Office, doubling the workforce, and streamlining project and contract monitoring processes for enhanced efficiency; and,
WHEREAS, Jaime's appointment as the Director of the City of Kansas City's Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department signifies a momentous milestone for the community, as he becomes the first Latino Director in a decade, reinforcing the importance of diversity and representation in leadership roles; and,
WHEREAS, as Jaime embarks on this next chapter in his life, the Legislature and his co-workers acknowledge and celebrate his achievements ...
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