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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes October 18, 2017—Draft Minutes Page 7 of 10 GARE also focuses on partnering with other organizations and communities and attempt to operate with urgency and accountability. GARE focuses on governments because historically government has played a role in creating and maintaining racial inequity. GARE focuses on the issue of race because racial inequalities span"all indicators" for success and are deep and pervasive. Focusing on race allows a framework that can be applied to other marginalized groups. GARE is designed for staff training which lasts one year and includes skill building, speakers, homework, and peer-to-peer networking. Participating staff spend approximately one day per month in training and then have significant homework to do during the course of the month. The desired outcomes of GARE include developing infrastructure and tools to increase employee and resident understanding of racial equity, implementing strategies and developing an action plan of racial equity for the City. Commissioner Djevi asked what role Ms. Olson sees GARE playing in terms of the City staff going forward. Ms. Olson explained that she sees GARE as one leg of a three-legged stool. GARE is for staff, and there also needs to be something for elected officials and the community. Commissioner Manke asked about how Roseville could bring out the other two legs, i.e., for the elected officials and the community. Ms. Olson noted that GARE has a version of the program for elected officials, but she does not yet know about how the community could become involved in similar training. Ms. Olson indicated she would like to provide monthly reports back to HRIEC regarding what was discussed in the training session as well as the assigned homework. Commissioner Eichenlaub asked how outcomes can be measured. Ms. Olson responded that some cities are tracking recruitment and application processes as well as hiring practices. However, the outcomes depend upon what the City is trying to work on, and that may change in its focus during the course of the training. Councilmember Djevi noted that he has mentioned to the HRIEC multiple times how difficult it can be to get in touch with some of these communities. They may not know how to contact the government or be unwilling to, which means the City does not know their problems or how to help them. Chair Holub asked whether Councilmembers or Commissioners could participate in GARE. Ms. Olson noted that would be challenging, it is a very significant time commitment, even outside of the monthly meetings. Ms. Olson noted the Council has authorized participation in GARE but the sign-ups have not occurred yet.