Roundtable participants will:

• Encourage and facilitate communication between the City Council and diverse citizens of Plano

• Encourage amity, understanding, unity and collaboration among the citizens of Plano

• Assist groups of different backgrounds to gain knowledge of the City of Plano government

• Provide recommendations to the city government on matters relating to the cultural diversity and heritage of Plano citizens

• Seek and enlist representatives of diverse cultural groups into the Multicultural Outreach Roundtable

Efforts are focused within the four committees listed below:

• Cultural Affairs - Create or develop opportunities for citizens to participate in a variety of multicultural activities that promote appreciation of diversity.

• Government Participation - Formulate an effective and continuing liaison between the City of Plano and its cultural groups.

• Participation - Increase participation in MCOR through development of informative and inclusive programs.

• Recreation - Identify the recreation, facility and service needs of each cultural group.