Sec. 201. Equity advisor
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The Administrator shall designate a senior official within the Agency as an equity advisor to the Administrator. The equity advisory designated under paragraph
(1)shall be responsible for advising the Administrator on efforts of the Agency to ensure equity in the provision of Federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the Agency. In designating an equity advisor under subsection (a)(1), the Administrator shall select an individual who is a qualified expert with significant experience with respect to equity policy or programmatic reforms. In addition to advising the Administrator, the equity advisor designated under subsection (a)(1) shall— participate in the implementation of sections 101 and 102; monitor equity in the implementation of equity efforts within the Agency and within regions of the Agency to ensure consistency in the implementation of policy or programmatic changes intended to ensure equity in the provision of Federal assistance and throughout all programs and policies of the Agency; identify ways to improve the policies and programs of the Agency to ensure that such policies and programs are equitable, including— recommending opportunities to enhance language access; recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting diverse candidates at all levels of Agency operations; and enhancing opportunities to support underserved populations in preparedness, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery; and any other activities the Administrator considers appropriate. In carrying out the duties under this section, the equity advisor designate under subsection (a)(1) shall, on an ongoing basis, consult with representatives of underserved communities, including communities directly impacted by disasters, to evaluate opportunities and develop approaches to advancing equity within the Agency, including by increasing coordination, communication, and engagement with— community-based organizations; civil rights organizations; institutions of higher education; research institutions; and academic organizations specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.