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4 10., HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION <br /> (ultivating (ommunity Through Social Justice <br /> Minutes <br /> December 17, 2024 <br /> 6 p.m. <br /> Virtual <br /> Commission Members Present OEI Staff Members Present <br /> Jemm Merritt, Chair Paul Slack, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer <br /> Ryan Carriker-Ford, Vice Chair Courtney McLaughlin, Community <br /> Engagement & Outreach Coordinator <br /> Corey Hogans <br /> Shane Lucas <br /> Alex Fowler <br /> Josh Ravitch <br /> Tonya Jones <br /> Jen Sykes <br /> Commission Members Absent <br /> Anjail Taylor <br /> I. Call to Order <br /> II. Minutes Approval November 191", 2024 <br /> III. County Updates - no updates at this time <br /> IV. Executive Committee Report <br /> a. Annual retreat scheduled for 2/2 <br /> b. Tonya Jones was nominated and accepting the position of HRC secretary <br /> c. Discussed the annual retreat agenda, including a general overview, budget review, <br /> planning for future events, and community survey analysis. <br /> V. Sub-Committee Reports <br /> a. Policies & Procedures <br /> i. Alex Fowler expressed interest in joining the nominations and governance <br /> subcommittee. <br /> b. Outreach & Engagement <br /> i. Discussed the use of the "One Orange" policy for equity and inclusion. <br /> ii. Shane expressed interest in co-chairing the committee. TBD <br />