; (2) the effectiveness of such criteria and processes, as measured by the metrics established under subsection (a)(1); and (3) any impacts of such criteria and processes on the provision of Federal assistance, with specific attention to impacts relating to efforts within the Agency to address barriers to access and reduce disparate outcomes. II Operational enhancement to improve equity in Federal disaster management 201. Equity advisor (a) In general (1) Designation The Administrator shall designate a senior official within the Agency as an equity advisor to the Administrator. (2) Responsibilities 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. (b) Qualifications 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, civil rights policy, or programmatic reforms. (c) Duties In addition to advising the Administrator, the equity advisor designated under subsection (a)(1) shall— (1) participate in the implementation of sections 101 and 102; (2) 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; (3) identify ways to improve the policies and programs of the Agency to ensure that such policies and programs are equitable, including enhancing opportunities to support underserved populations in preparedness, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery