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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 appointed 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 engagement 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 engagement opportunities to ensure the best and the most equitable practices are being used to engage residents and business with the work of the City. 1. Review policies and actions taken by the City that maybe inhibiting full inclusion for those of diverse or underrepresented backgrounds. 2. Understand the demographics of the community.