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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes November 15, 2017—Draft Minutes Page 8of16 Commissioner Dailey noted they would need to make it clear it is not in the spirit of monitoring or spying, but is in the spirit of educating the HRIEC of the current practice. They could then provide a best practice or affirm they are already doing a great job. Commissioner Peterson suggested they not say if someone is doing a good job or not, but only provide what the best practice is. Commissioner Manke inquired if the best practices would be the same with Finance Commission as they would be with Parks and Recreation. They need to determine where to find the best practices. Commissioner Carey noted there is a gap in understanding what the Council wants from the Commission and what the Commission is trying to interpret. She suggested they provide a timeline to the Council and request additional clarification from them on some of these issues. Chair Holub agreed they should draft a timeline for the Council and include questions they need more specific answers to. Commissioner Djevi suggested they draft proposals for four or five projects for the next year, and present them to the Council as they try to gather more ideas on new projects they would like to introduce later in the year. The Commission agreed they need more clarification from the Council regarding their involvement with other Commissions, how much advice they want and what they envision the ordinance to mean. Ms. Olson mentioned the code has a lot of meat to it, but they do not have to tackle it all at once. After discussion, the Commission agreed to take a short break and return to work on the timeline of events. The Commission recessed at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened at 8:08 p.m. Commissioner Carey noted in the past, the essay question was developed by a subcommittee and they will now have to set aside time during their regular meetings for this task. They also should set aside more time for a rubric as well. Commissioner Peterson suggested they come up with a theme and have a Commissioner present questions based on that. Commissioner Carey inquired what their role is with Rosefest. Chair Holub stated they will have to get t-shirts and signs made for the parade. In the past, they requested representation from each Commission to participate in the planning for it.