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recommendations. When asked if they had to make as many recommendations as there were <br /> open seats, Ms. Moore explained that the HRC may make as many recommendations as they <br /> would like, but must provide an explanation with it. <br /> C. HRC members discussed the current make-up of the HRC and expressed the desire to have a board <br /> that is reflective of the community. Mr. James Spivey suggested that the HRC not hastily make <br /> recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) due to the first <br /> recommendations' deadline. He explained how taking the time to recommend the type of <br /> candidate that would help the composition of the HRC be more reflective of the community may <br /> be more conducive. <br /> D. Ms. Allison Mahaley suggested HRC members think about adding a white male to the board, <br /> because that is a voice that might be missing on the HRC. <br /> E. Ms. Castillo mentioned applicant, Ellis Driver. HRC members discussed the diverse perspective <br /> Driver could bring as a white non-binary person and their interest in Pauli Murray. There was a <br /> HRC members' consensus to forward a recommendation for Ellis Driver to the BOCC to serve on <br /> the HRC. <br /> F. Ms. Castillo mentioned applicant, Mr. Andy Hoang. HRC members discussed the diverse <br /> perspective Mr. Hoang could bring as an Asian American and being active in the community. <br /> There was a HRC members'consensus to forward a recommendation for Andy Hoang to the BOCC <br /> to serve on the HRC . <br /> G. Ms. Castillo and Ms. Mahaley mentioned applicant, David LaBarre. HRC members discussed the <br /> diverse perspective Mr. LaBarre could bring as a disabled white male, and his passion as a <br /> returning candidate. There was a HRC members consensus to forward a recommendation for <br /> David LaBarre to the BOCC to serve on the HRC. <br /> H. Ms. Castillo noted that there is a fourth seat available and inquired if HRC members had any more <br /> recommendations at that time. HRC members had no more recommendations. <br /> I. Ms.Tomeka Ward-Satterfield mentioned applicant Shawnee Seese. HRC members discussed the <br /> thoroughness of her application, but did not recommend her. <br /> J. HRC agreed as a board that they would ask the BOCC to hold the fourth HRC seat open until <br /> February 2021,the next time the BOCC is scheduled to review advisory board applications. <br /> V. HRC Events&Committee Reports <br /> A. Pauli Murray Awards <br /> 1. Ms. Castillo and Ms. May discussed the subcommittee and identified Ms. Mahaley as a current <br /> member. Ms. Castillo volunteered to be on the subcommittee, and asked if any other members <br /> were interested in joining. Ms.Samantha Beecham volunteered to be on the subcommittee. Ms. <br /> Mahaley will chair the subcommittee. <br /> 2. Ms.Tara May will schedule a virtual meeting for the subcommittee for October 26, 2020 at 6pm <br /> B. Community Conversation <br /> 1. Ms.Ward-Satterfield did not have any updates at the time. The subcommittee will meet October <br /> 13, 2020 at 6pm. Ms. May will schedule a virtual meeting for this subcommittee at agreed date <br /> and time. <br /> VI. Other Business/Announcements/Upcoming events <br /> A. Ms. Moore announced that she has some open slots for any HRC member that would like to be <br /> a participant for GARE's Train the Trainer. She encouraged HRC members to let her know if a <br /> member is interested. <br /> 1. Mr. Melvyn Blackwell discussed the nuances of training with the HRC. He explained the <br /> possible time commitment that may be required for the training. <br /> 2 <br />