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Original (1993) 2004 and Onward <br />Policy Guidance/Technical Consultation <br /> As community needs arise or as Commissioners request, the <br />This duty was not addressed in the original proposal for the Department will monitor human relations issues and concerns in <br />Department. the community and respond with the assistance of one or both <br /> Commissions. <br /> The Department response ensures that individuals who have <br /> been voiceless are represented. <br /> Examples include: <br /> - Civil Rights Goals and Guidelines for Access to Public <br /> Services and Public Access <br /> - Limited English Proficiency compliance under Title VI <br /> and Executive Order <br /> - Resolution Against Deportation (Erika Cruz Romero) <br /> - Development of a Social Justice Goal <br /> - Racial Profiling against Asian Americans after 9-11 <br /> - Patriot Act <br /> Key Change: <br /> The Department has increased its efforts to give policy guidance <br /> and technical consultation on social justice related issues in <br /> response to rapidly changing demographics of the area and in <br /> keeping with the Board of County Commissioners increased <br /> focus on social justice related issues. <br /> <br />12 <br />