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advised the future sub-committee to be conscious of a candidate's impact in <br /> relation to culture and environment when they select candidates to be award <br /> recipients. He explained how an individual's accomplishment can be viewed <br /> important to a person of color, but viewed as insignificant by someone that is <br /> not a person of color. <br /> 4. Ms. Mahaley suggested the creation of the subcommittee and how they will <br /> establish criteria for next year, should be on the agenda for the next meeting. <br /> B. Community Read <br /> 1. Mr. Spivey reported that the sub-committee needs to meet, and that he will <br /> send out a poll for best dates to meet next. He noted how the committee <br /> needed to develop a publicity plan. He explained how the committee is in an <br /> agreement on the book, but he would prefer to wait and announce the title <br /> when all members are present. He predicted, that by next HRC meeting the <br /> committee will have a detailed report for the larger group. <br /> VI I. Other Business/Announcements/Upcoming Events <br /> A. Ms. Mahaley discussed HRC partnerships. She noted Dr. Deborah Stroman, former HRC <br /> Chair, was a liaison with many partners. Ms. Moore advised the HRC to collectively <br /> decide on rules and guidelines for engaging in partnerships and sponsorships. The HRC <br /> discussed the levels of engagement the commission currently has with partners, such as <br /> Conversations on Equity and The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition <br /> (OCCRC). <br /> B. HRC members requested for Dr. Stroman to discuss the Campaign for Racial Equity and <br /> the HRC's past involvement with them. Dr. Stroman advised that after Ms. Rebecca <br /> High resigned from the HRC, Mr. Spivey then took the role as liaison with this partner. <br /> Mr. Spivey reported that he has been awaiting correspondence from his contact person <br /> with the Campaign for Racial Equity for a while, Ms. Wanda. He noted that he would <br /> follow up with Ms. Wanda. <br /> C. Ms. Mahaley requested that the HRC follow up on reaching out to the Campaign for <br /> Racial Equity and the OCCRC in relation to collaborating or engagement at the next HRC <br /> meeting. <br /> D. Ms. Moore made an announcement about the diversity survey given to members of <br /> advisory boards and committees. She announced that she has been receiving good <br /> feedback and so far, 135 surveys have been collected. She mentioned one compliment <br /> she received from, Matt Hughes, and how he may use it for the town of Hillsborough. <br /> E. Ms. Moore said she would send out reminders to boards and committee members to <br /> complete the survey. Ms. Moore reminded HRC members to complete the survey as <br /> members of an advisory board. <br /> F. Ms. Mahaley will get with Ms. Moore and Ms. Castillo about creating a draft of <br /> regulations and expectations when working with community partners or sponsoring. <br /> G. Ms. Mahaley inquired about a HR&R Women's History Month event this year. She <br /> noted that a community collaborative was planning to host an event to honor Women <br /> planned for March 2020. Ms. Moore advised that due to the current COVID-19 virus, <br /> 3 <br />