How do I integrate multicultural issues into the corporate planning process?
Multicultural policies should be integrated into the agency’s core business to ensure that the organisation as a whole has a commitment to their implementation. In accordance with the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000, the Chief Executive Officer of each public authority is responsible for ensuring that the agency implements the Principles of Multiculturalism in the conduct of its affairs. Corporate and forward planning documents must therefore address these principles as part of the vision and outcomes of the agency. When preparing and revising agency Corporate and Business Plans, agencies should ensure that: • the Principles of Multiculturalism and the Planning Framework’s Outcomes are part of the vision of the agency; • key multicultural priorities and initiatives of the agency are appropriate and responsive to the diverse cultural, religious and linguistic needs of the community ; • all mainstream programs and initiatives of the agency are a
