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Page 2 of 6 Diversity and Inclusion Program will provide guidance, direction, and recommendations to support diversity strategies that foster an inclusive work environment and enhance mission success. 8. Policy Statement: 8.1. The Diversity and Inclusion Section (D&IS) was established in response to EO 13583, Section 3, which mandates that all federal agencies implement a governmentwide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. The EO designates each agency’s chief human capital officer to be responsible for enhancing employment and promotion opportunities within the agency, in collaboration with the agency’s director of equal employment opportunity and director of diversity and inclusion, and consistent with law and merit system principles, including development and implementation of an agency-specific diversity and inclusion strategic plan. 8.2. Diversity Executive Council (DEC) 8.2.1. The FBI’s DEC was established and is supported by the D&IS as part of the FBI's diversity and inclusion strategic plan. The DEC is a cross-cultural advisory group that supports the implementation of the FBI’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan and serves as an executive advisory council to the FBI leadership on diversity issues impacting outreach, recruitment, hiring, professional development, retention, transparency, sustainability, and best practices. Members of the DEC must be appointed by the assistant director (AD) of the Human Resources Division (HRD) for a period not to exceed three years. 8.3. Diversity Advisory Committees 8.3.1. Diversity Advisory Committees are established and supported by the D&lIS as part of the FBI’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. Advisory committees are groups within the FBI that are aligned by cultural, ethnic, and racial affinity and are responsible for providing insight into underrepresented communities in the FBI while offering feedback to FBI leadership regarding the success and impact of diversity policies, programs, and practices. To help the FBI achieve its diversity goals, diversity advisory committees also collaborate with HRD in developing strategies to attract and retain diverse talent. Diversity Advisory Committee member terms are two years in length and may not exceed two consecutive terms. The selection of committee members is managed by the D&IS, HRD. 8.4. Diversity Advisory Council 8.4.1. The FBI’s Diversity Advisory Council must serve as a forum for collaboration and information sharing amongst diversity advisory committees. The primary focus of the Diversity Advisory Council is the identification of shared issues and best practices affecting the employees represented by diversity advisory committees. The Diversity Advisory Council collaborates with HRD in developing strategies for issue resolution, diversity advisory committee awareness, and the promotion of an inclusive work environment for all employees. 8.5. Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator (D&IC) Program 8.5.1. FBI Headquarters (FBIHQ) divisions and field offices (FO) must designate D&IC coordinators to ensure that diversity and inclusion principles, policies, and practices are implemented throughout the Bureau. 8.5.2. The D&IC is a collateral duty position operating under the guidance and direction of the D&IS. 8.5.3. The D&IC must be given adequate time, resources, and training to accomplish program goals. 8.5.4. The D&IC must serve as a resource to management officials regarding diversity and inclusion and Special Emphasis Programs (SEP). 8.6. Diversity Statistics and Reporting 8.6.1. In accordance with 29 CFR § 1614.601, the FBI must collect and maintain accurate employment information on the races, national origins, sexes, and disabilities of its employees. 8.7. Internal Reports 8.7.1. Diversity Employment Statistics Reports must provide data on the races/ethnicities of special agents (SA), intelligence analysts (IA), and professional staff, including wage board employees and employees with disabilities. Reports must be produced monthly by the D&IS, in collaboration with HRD’s Strategic Analysis and Implementation Unit (SAIU) and the Information Technology Branch 6/21/2017