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CHAPTER 205 Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission SECTION 205.01: Establishment and Membership 205.02: Purpose,Objectives,Duties and Function 205.01: ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP There is established a Human Rights,Inclusion and Engagement commission of the city,which shall consist of nine(9)members ap- pointed by the City Council and which shall be subject to Chapter 201 of the City Code. The City of Roseville believes decision-making in a representative democracy best reflects the views of the people when the most people are engaged in that civic decision-making.The City recognizes the need to adapt to an always changing community and being proactive to examine and improve the city's engagement and outreach practices with its residents,as well as the opportunities for residents to engage with the work of the City.In addition,the people of Roseville aspire to be welcoming,inclusive and respectful.The City believes that achievement of that aspiration requires the creation and fostering of positive connections between people in the community and monitoring of issues and concerns that may be counter to achievement of that aspiration. 205.02: PURPOSE,OBJECTIVES,DUTIES AND FUNCTION The purpose of the commission is to encourage full participation in the affairs of the City and advise the City Council on programs and efforts which could improve civic engagement and human rights.The commission will advise the City Council regarding the effective and meaningful involvement of Roseville residents in their local government.Additionally the commission may propose programs, events and projects to increase understanding,engagement and inclusion with the work of the City.The commission shall maintain a balance of work to include ongoing evaluation,recommendations&engagement in support of the commission's purpose.Any en- gagement would also have a balance between programs and events and evaluation projects. In fulfillment of its purpose,the commission's objectives,duties and functions shall be to: A. Evaluate-The commission shall review and evaluate on an ongoing basis the City's outreach efforts,policies,activities and en- gagement opportunities to ensure the best and the most equitable practices are being used to engage residents and businesses with the work of the City. 1. Review policies and actions taken by the City that may be inhibiting full inclusion for those of diverse or underrepresented backgrounds. 2. Understand the demographics of the community. 3. Review opportunities to collaborate with other city commissions,neighborhood,community,educational,business and social services groups and organizations,identifying ways to encourage mutual understanding among citizens and bring the community together. 4. Have an awareness of human rights related matters in the community and assist the city council in identifying opportunities to address those matters B. Advise—The commission shall advise the city council on strategies to improve outreach and communication and increase en- gagement,equity and inclusiveness in the City's efforts to foster a sense of community with residents and businesses. 1. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council with respect to human rights related matters and providing for equitable op- portunity through the City's policies and actions. 2. Review and recommend ways to improve the City's interactions with residents,businesses,and community and neighbor- hood organizations through: a. Communication efforts to facilitate effective two-way communication whenever possible b. Public participation processes,to identify under-represented groups,to remove any barriers,and to engage and promote increased participation,including with the community's various visioning efforts. c. Recommend strategies for actively promoting and encouraging effective and meaningful volunteerism and service with the City including taskforces,commissions and other participatory civic activities. 3. Serve as subject matter experts with regard to community engagement in local government.Explore and recommend to the city council innovative ideas,including the latest trends,technologies,tools and methods. C. Engage-The commission may engage residents and businesses through city council-approved programs,events and projects that support the commission's purpose.Such city-council-approved efforts may be developed or supported by the commission through: 28 I City of Roseville • Commissioner's Handbook