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September 19, 2012 Item 7.b Civic Engagement Task Force III �/ C �� f�� I �I J �� I i�- KIC J ' ,, I I �% I I A�� l,, I I I I w►J l,, JJ � [This page will be preceded by a cover page listing every participant] Introduction No man is an island and Together we are more are sentiments which if understood and realized on can raise the quality of a community's common life. The first reminds us we do not exist independent of one another. The other implies that a higher level of satisfaction in community occurs when we work cooperatively toward civic ideals. Unique among creatures, we have the capacity to increasingly advance our quality of life. When human societies first formes carrying the idea that privileges an responsibility of individuals to con motivated by the belief that our cit . to make Ro Our Char The Civic Engagement pursuance of its charge reaching out to all men activities, programs, ar Code, Chapter 204.03). ea ey devised compacts or covenants, sometimes unwritten, rotections, both personal and property, entail the reciprocal )ute to the general welfare of others. What follows is as are gifted with the knowledge, skills and heart -felt desire ce to live. isk Force was established by the Human Rights Commission in om the Roseville City Council to increase the sense of community by ys of the community and ensuring that our city government and its services are accessible, understandable, and responsive to all." (City We recognize and acknowledge that our work builds upon solid foundations set in place by our predecessors, especially the City Council, Imagine Roseville 2025, and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Council meetings and procedures, the availability of city- sponsored communication vehicles such as the City's web site and City News, already provide opportunities for civic engagement. The purpose of this report is to build on those foundations and make September 12, 2012, Penultimate Draft 1.2