Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee (EBOAC)

Mission Statement:

To serve as a citizen advisory committee to:

Promote the participation and use of SLBE (Small Local Business Enterprises) and, when authorized by law, WMBE (Women & Minority Business Enterprises) businesses in City contracting and procurement.
Relay concerns of minority contractors, women contractors, non-minority contractors, and citizens at large to the City about the operation of the Women/Minority and Small Business program.

Facilitation Role: Serve as facilitator for minority, women, and small businesses available for participation in the City’s procurement process where goals are established.
Communication: Maintain clear communication with WMBEs and SLBEs about procurement opportunities.
Advisory Role: Advise Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and City of Tampa Administration regarding issues/concerns that affect WMBEs and SLBEs in contracting and procurement opportunities.
Reporting: Review all reports provided to City Council and include a statement within the EBO Manager’s annual report.
Meeting Frequency: EBOAC Committee shall meet at least quarterly.

Sixteen (16) Members: 9 Mayoral appointments; 7 City Council appointments.
Terms for initial appointments are staggered for continuity. All future appointments are for 2 years (24 months).
Appointments should represent a cross-section of contractors, service providers, and stakeholder organizations, as well as ethnicity and gender.

Bertha M. Mitchell, EBO Manager

Leta Perez, Business Support Specialist