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V. County Updates A. Ms. Tara May reported that as of March 26, 2021, she will no longer be Human Rights & Relations staff. B. She explained that she will be working forthe Board of the County Commissioners' (BOCC) office. The HRC congratulated her and wished her well. C. Ms. Annette Moore informed the HRC that the goal is to fill the position as soon as possible. She will make modifications to the job description. D. Ms. Moore informed the HRC that she plans to fill the Expediter position and better define the role and responsibilities. Oln the meantime, she is trying to get staff from the Health Department to fill the role of Expediter. E. Ms. Moore provided the HRC with data updates of the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). She reported there had been 172 evictions diverted since the program's start. VI. Process for Future Recommendations A. Commissioner Castillo motioned to table this talking point and discuss it at the HRC retreat. Commissioner Garcia-Turner seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. VII. HRC Retreat A. Commissioner Castillo reported that she could not send out the doodle poll to HRC for the best date to have the retreat as she intended. She aims to send out the poll to HRC members within the next ten days. B. The retreat is projected for late April or early May 2021. Vill. HRC Events & Committee Reports A. Community Conversation 1. Commissioner Dion Graham reported that the time of the event has changed to 1 pm-2:30 pm. 2. He explained some HRC members will facilitate the participant breakout rooms. They also plan to use Mentimeter during a portion of the event and Google Jamboard in another. 3. Ms. Tara will facilitate the Zoom breakout rooms. She will arrange to have two HRC members in each room as a recorder and a group facilitator. 4. Commissioner Garcia-Turner invited HRC members to join or be available to be a group facilitator. Commissioner Ellis Driver volunteered to be a group facilitator. Commissioner Garcia-Turner will send HRC members an invite to prep for the event. 5. Commissioner David Labarre is considering abstaining from the event but will view the recording at a later date. B. Pauli Murray Awards 1. The HRC debriefed on the ceremony. Commissioner Mahaley suggested that that next year's subcommittee redefine the criteria for awardees. She acknowledges the work for the Communications Committee. Commissioner Hayley also acknowledged. Commissioner Driver for the organization that they brought to the initiative. Commissioner Mahaley also acknowledged the positive energy of the awardees.