 He says the state needs to address, quote, historical and ongoing disparities and promote social justice. The office will oversee the state's DEI strategy and look for disparities in state agencies amid a list of other responsibilities. The order also requires all state employees to take DEI training and all state agencies to have an equity plan. Lamont says he doesn't have a candidate in mind yet. The state says it will post a job listing for the position in the coming weeks. Davis Donovan, WSHU News.