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Attachment C Debrief from Joint Meeting involved in a subcommittee but whose perspectives are just as important. Councilmember Willmus stated that he had no issue with 1-2 commissioners performing research to present to the full body. Councilmember Etten agreed with Councilmember Willmus, stating that the line for him happens when a subcommittee produced a report for the full commission without bringing that discussion back to the broader group and thereby changing the dynamics of ongoing discussion throughout the process by the full commission. Councilmember Etten recognized that most sitting council members had sat through advisory commissions for years and were aware of the complicated issues and multiple issues at a time that were brought forward. While difficult, Councilmember Etten opined that it was possible to do, even if and when some things may be delayed, progress could still be made on multiple items on an annual work plan. Mayor Roe suggested that, at this point, this discussion stood and suggested it be referred back to the HRIEC for their further discussion as their work plan is finalized and how it can be accomplished, whether by using subcommittees or groups of the HRIEC. However, Mayor Roe noted that the City Council was clear on where they stood on this issue, and suggested more thought by the HRIEC as to how to work through that, seeking additional discussion after their deliberation. Councilmember Laliberte recognized that the HRIEC's work plan may not be as ambitious as first drafted, but opined once they got used to doing things as a larger group, agreed with Commissioner Djevi's comments to identify three things to focus on and do a robust, excellent and thorough job on those things versus only doing an adequate job on ten objectives. Councilmember Laliberte recognized that some of those items were a work in progress, while some would review more in-depth work. Opining that the City Council may not have provided clear direction to the HRIEC on their annual work plan, Councilmember Laliberte invited the HRIEC to take tonight's discussion under advisement and return with their final plan. At this time, Mayor Roe reiterated that no subcommittees of the HRIEC were sanctioned by the City Council, including the Racial Profiling and Discrimination Subcommittee, consisting of four commissioners and a student commissioner. Councilmember Willmus stated his desire to discontinue the Racial Subcommittee at this point and have the full commission work on this issue. Councilmembers concurred, and without objection, Mayor Roe ruled that the Racial Subcommittee no longer existed at this point. Mayor Roe thanked the HRIEC commissioners for their attendance tonight and the work they put into the draft action plan, and their cooperation in working as a commission to-date. Mayor Roe encouraged the HRIEC to continue with the process and to continue dialogue with the City Council, inviting them back as they reflect on tonight's discussion.