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(The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) N/A Identify any activities this board /commission expects to carry out in 2015 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). 1. Participate in on -going discussions regarding the best way to address issues of gender equity including women and transgender persons. This work will be done in collaboration with organizations that focus on women's issues and transgender equality; 2. Work in collaboration with the Town of Chapel Hill's Justice in Action Committee on matters of social justice. The mission of Justice in Action is to adequately and effectively reflect the Town of Chapel Hill's integrity and commitment to preserving racial, economic, and social justice within the community; 3. Initiate the implementation of the Social Justice Goal Impact Review Tool; 4. Engage the migrant community in the system of governance for Orange County; and 5. Participate in activities and events in Orange County that celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' attention? 1. Acknowledgement of the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote with planned activities throughout the year; 2. Ensuring that the membership of the HRC reflects racial, cultural and gender diversity; 3. Including the Social Justice Goal Impact Review Tool in the governing body's decision - making process; and 4. Continuing efforts to affirmatively further fair housing through community outreach.