1. (a)

   1. (1) The Executive Director shall employ a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the State Retirement Agency.
   2. (2) The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall report directly to the Executive Director.

2. (b) The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shall:

   1. (1) identify and minimize barriers to open and equitable processes by ensuring the State Retirement Agency provides access and opportunities to underrepresented groups;
   2. (2) engage with the Board of Trustees, staff, and external entities to promote and support diversity of participation and leadership;
   3. (3) provide assistance as necessary to the Investment Division established under § 21-122 of this subtitle;
   4. (4) provide advice and reports to the Board of Trustees on topics including diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
   5. (5) have the duties and functions that the Executive Director or the Board of Trustees may delegate.
3. (c) On the recommendation of the Executive Director and on receiving an affirmative vote from a majority of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director shall terminate the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 495, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.