(ABC 6 News) – Olmsted County announced the creation of the Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.) community council on Tuesday.

According to Olmsted County, the council will be made up of community members and Olmsted County staff and will focus on ensuring services are examined through a diverse lens. M.O.V.E. members will cooperate to advise the county about public health related issues.

“The hope is that out of that will come some trust and a sense of collaboration between the community and the county,” said John Edmonds, a spokesman for M.O.V.E. council.

“As M.O.V.E. takes its initial steps, it signifies a new era of collaboration, understanding, and positive change for Olmsted County residents,” said Olmsted County Board Chair Sheila Kiscaden. “It is imperative that Olmsted County considers all of those varied and unique experiences when evaluating services and making decisions that influence our community.”

Olmsted County recognized the team that played a large part in the creation of M.O.V.E. on Tuesday during the Board of Commissioners meeting at 6 p.m. at the Olmsted County Government Center.

The county is also seeking applicants to serve on the M.O.V.E. community council. More information can be found on the M.O.V.E. community council webpage.