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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 engagement, 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 opportunity through the City's policies and actions 2. Review and recommend ways to improve the City's interactions with residents, businesses, and community and neighborhood 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 task forces, 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: 1. Education programs and community dialogues that will assist in creating equitable opportunity and eliminating discrimination and inequalities. 2. Events or projects that promote connections in the community. 3. Events or programs that engage residents and businesses with their city government, facilitating community feedback whenever possible. D. Perform other duties and functions as directed by the City Council. Section 2 Title 2, Chapter 209 (Community Engagement Commission) is repealed. Section 3 Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication. (Ord. 1526 04-24-2017)