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<br /> <br /> <br />This recommendation maintains one position for each of the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and <br />Hillsborough, as well as nine at-large positions. <br /> <br />The HRC did discuss designating some of the positions for underrepresented groups or others <br />who represent communities not currently on the HRC, but agreed that it was not needed at this <br />time. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br />to this item: <br />• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND <br />INEQUITY <br />The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; <br />religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or <br />ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic <br />status. <br />• GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION <br />Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage in government through voting <br />and volunteering by eliminating disparities and barriers to participation. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the <br />recommendation from the Human Relations Commission to reduce the number of HRC <br />members from eighteen to twelve, with the membership positions being reduced as outlined <br />above. <br /> <br />Position # <br />Residency <br />Requirement <br /> <br />Current Standing <br />2 At-Large Term Expiring <br />4 Town of Chapel Hill Vacant <br />7 At-Large Term Expiring <br />11 Town of <br />Hillsborough <br />Vacant <br />16 At-Large Vacant <br />18 Town of Carrboro Vacant <br />2