Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments
Mayor's Interfaith Council (MIC) - Mayor's Office on Religious Affairs (MORA)
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Mayor's Interfaith Council (MIC) - Mayor's Office on Religious Affairs (MORA)
Method of Appointment:
Appointed by Mayor Length of Appointment:
3 years Residency:
Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards Paid board:
No (all roles are voluntary) Description
The Council shall advise the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Mayor's Director for Religious Affairs, and the Mayor's Cabinet on various matters, especially those that affect the spiritual, faith, and religious well-being of all residents of the District of Columbia. Functions
Serving as a liaison between the Mayor and the faith community Making recommendations on developing, expanding, or fostering public‑private partnerships and linkages between the District and faith‑related organizations using grant, District, federal, foundation, or private funding sources Advising on the methods of identifying and meeting social service needs within defined populations Serving as a forum from which members of the public can express comments and views on existing and planned proposals for faith community policies, programs, resources and activities Promoting spirituality, accountability and integrity among the faith and governmental leadership in the District Exchanging information and resources to promote the common good among the faith community Promoting respect, cooperation and tolerance between and among the religious communities and the general public in the District Offering public prayers of intercession for justice, healing and unity in the community Advocating on behalf of people who are poor and disenfranchised Advising the Mayor in creating and maintaining a spiritual perspective when setting goals and casting the vision for the District Performing other functions as requested by the Mayor Qualifications
Maximum of 30 voting members, all appointed by the Mayor Broad cross‑section of the religious communities residing in the District, including ordained pastors, ministers, rabbis, imams, priests, consecrated bishops, and other leaders of faith Members must be residents of the District, or represent a faith or religious institution or organization located in the District District residents must constitute at least a simple majority of the council The Director for Religious Affairs serves as an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Council, and as the liaison between the Mayor and the Council
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Method of Appointment:
Appointed by Mayor Length of Appointment:
3 years Residency:
Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards Paid board:
No (all roles are voluntary) Description
The Council shall advise the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Mayor's Director for Religious Affairs, and the Mayor's Cabinet on various matters, especially those that affect the spiritual, faith, and religious well-being of all residents of the District of Columbia. Functions
Serving as a liaison between the Mayor and the faith community Making recommendations on developing, expanding, or fostering public‑private partnerships and linkages between the District and faith‑related organizations using grant, District, federal, foundation, or private funding sources Advising on the methods of identifying and meeting social service needs within defined populations Serving as a forum from which members of the public can express comments and views on existing and planned proposals for faith community policies, programs, resources and activities Promoting spirituality, accountability and integrity among the faith and governmental leadership in the District Exchanging information and resources to promote the common good among the faith community Promoting respect, cooperation and tolerance between and among the religious communities and the general public in the District Offering public prayers of intercession for justice, healing and unity in the community Advocating on behalf of people who are poor and disenfranchised Advising the Mayor in creating and maintaining a spiritual perspective when setting goals and casting the vision for the District Performing other functions as requested by the Mayor Qualifications
Maximum of 30 voting members, all appointed by the Mayor Broad cross‑section of the religious communities residing in the District, including ordained pastors, ministers, rabbis, imams, priests, consecrated bishops, and other leaders of faith Members must be residents of the District, or represent a faith or religious institution or organization located in the District District residents must constitute at least a simple majority of the council The Director for Religious Affairs serves as an ex‑officio, non‑voting member of the Council, and as the liaison between the Mayor and the Council
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