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September 19, 2012 Item 7.b Civic Engagement Task Force RECOMMENDATIONS AT- A- GLANCE 1) Integrate Citizen Engagement into City Hall Culture 11 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should work to enrich and strengthen civic engagement at -city hall, and encourage employees and elected officials to appreciate civic engagement as an asset. 2) Increase Effective Public Participation in City Council and Commissions 2.1 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should foster public participation at both the council and commission level. 2.2 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should widely publicize openings on all commissions and ad hoc groups and encourage all residents to apply. 2.3 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should develop and enforce an absence policy for commissioners. 3) Engage Roseville Renters and Non - Single - Family Homeowners 3.1 Proposed Intent or Policy: The city should engage renters as it does homeowners. 4) Provide Public Participation Support, Training, and Resources 4.1 Policy Intent or PNactic effective volunteerism an 4.2 Policy Intent or PNactic officials and city staff to� 4.3 Policy Intent or PNacti( resources for citizens to i nsor administrative supports to foster more I public participation. e: The city should invest in civic engagement training for public Oster a climate ofpublic participation. e: The city should develop educational and informational earn how best to participate in civic issues. 5) Enhance Print Communications and Dissemination S.1 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should continue to disseminate information via printed material, keeping in mind that many residents rely solely on print media for news and information. 5.2 Policy Intent or Practice: The city should include pertinent information and stories related to civic engagement and neighborhoods in its print communications, the Roseville City News. 6) Enhance Website and Electronic Communications September 12, 2012, Penultimate Draft 1.2 6