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Commissioner Peterson stated there would be a City Council member at the new Commission meetings to assist with the transition. Commissioner Dailey stated the Council stated they would like to see more communication with the Commission and be made aware of the programs or proposals they are working on. Commissioner Peterson stated Youth Commissioners would continue to be a part of the new Commission. The City Council does have to approve the name that had been mostly agreed on: Equity and Engagement Commission. Commissioner Carey stated she is concerned that Human Rights is not included in the name because the community knows what the Human Rights Commission does and who they are and that is why there is participation in HRC events. Chair Groff stated he would not be supportive of the title Equity and Engagement Commission because equity is too vague. He suggested if Commissioners have an opinion they should let the City Council know. Commissioner Peterson stated one of the reasons other subcommittee members did not want to include the name Human Rights is because the Commission does not take human rights complaints. Commissioner Djevi stated that the Commission is working on improving human rights. Commissioner Daily stated the other concern that was brought up at the subcommittee was they felt the use of human rights was an improper use. Commissioner Carey stated that the Commission does still review complaints so that they can provide the proper resources and direction. The Commission is proactive in working with human rights issues. She stated if the new Commission will be charged with evaluating then the City Council will need to provide direction on what this means. She expressed concerns that if the Commission needs to have all of their projects or proposals approved by the City Council then they will not be able to get as much done because of the time involved in getting City Council approval. Commissioner Peterson stated that having a Councilmember attending the meeting will help in driving the direction of the Commission and provide guidance when items need to be referred to the City Council. g.Update on Participation in Rose Parade Ms. Curti stated in previous years the HRC has carried signs promoting human rights and in recent years had invited other groups to walk with them including members of the Karen community, essay contest winners, the RAHS human rights group, and a cheerleading group. The Community Engagement Commission has also participated in the parade and supported all commissions joining together as one parade unit. CEC Commissioners Manke and Holub are proposing a parade unit in which all commissions take part.