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Human Rights Commission Minutes June 10, 1986 Page 2 B. Human Rights Videos Betchen indicated that a half-hour show would be very expensive. We may want a fifteen minute video or slide tape presentation to be used when a Commissioner is giving a presentation. Thomas indicated we need to be specific about what our message should be. Wachter suggested that other organizations may already have videos or slide presentations available, such as the State Human Rights Department or other commissions. Thomas suggested the Commission should send a letter to the State, to the New Ulm Commission, and to the Bloomington Commission asking about copying, renting, or borrowing any videos they have. Borden suggested there may be libraries of these types of materials in the area. We could use those and tag out a three minute section on the local Commission. Betchen indicated she is concerned that the Council is not aware of the Commissions' mission and its plans for accomplishing its mission. The Commission should make a presentation to the Council concerning its mission and its plans. C. The Commission discussed the redrafted rules of the Commission. Borden moved that the election of the Chair and Vice Chair be set for the April meeting instead of the october meeting. Borden moved the approval of the rules as revised, with the change in the election time. Wachter seconded the motion. D. The Commission discussed the Baha'is Peace Statement of the May meeting. All members indicated the Statement was very well done, and much appreciated. V. Other Business A. Bob King discussed a concern about a security test that is being used in retail stores as part of a screening process for new employees. A person he knows was terminated because the person failed the security test. King questioned whether this is a valid test, and whether it is being used legitimately. Thomas suggested that if any Commissioners are aware of additional information about these tests, they should bring them to the Commission. Thomas indicated she has requested a copy of the test from the REID organization. Wachter suggested the Attorney General should be informed of this test.