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27 <br /> through its recognition of residents that fight for social justice and promote <br /> equality during the annual Pauli Murray Awards. Finally, the HRC's Com- <br /> munity Conversations "enable full civic participation" by providing opportu- <br /> nities for public comment and discussion on issues important to the com- <br /> munity members. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> This year we again worked collaboratively with the Commission on the En- <br /> vironment. The HRC reviewed the applications submitted for grant funding <br /> and provided feedback regarding the social justice impact/contribution of <br /> each grantee. Recommendations were forwarded to the BOCC for their <br /> consideration as they evaluated applicants. <br /> The HRC is also a member of the Orange County Community Remem- <br /> brance Coalition (OCCRC) which held eleven events in 2020. <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2022 <br /> as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other re- <br /> sources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> Pauli Murray Human Relations Award • Staff time <br /> Date Feb. 28 • Dept. allocation for HRC events <br /> Community Read and discussion • Staff time <br /> January 30, 2022 • Dept. allocation for HRC events <br /> HRC Retreat • Staff time <br /> Date TBD • Dept. allocation for HRC events <br /> Participate in on-going discussions regarding the • Staff time <br /> best way to address issues of equity and inclusion <br /> Engage the migrant community in the system of • Staff time <br /> governance for Orange County <br /> Investigate ways to diversify membership of BOCC . Staff time <br /> advisory boards and commissions <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commis- <br /> sioners' attention? <br />