I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Alisa Ashley Jean Toner Dan (Robert) Duke, Chair Daniel Williamson Khara House DeAnn Wegwert, Vice Chair Pamela Malone III. Recommended Protocol for Members and Other Participants Call In All participants, including staff, should sit at the conference table during the discussion of topics, so they are closer to the microphones. Those present in the room should minimize side conversations and shuffling of paper because the sound is picked up by the microphones and it is more difficult for those on the phone to hear. Please be sure to identify yourself when you begin to speak, so those calling in know who is speaking. The Chair of the meeting should ensure those on the phone have an opportunity to speak.
Public Participation The Commission cannot act upon items presented during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda. Individual Commission members may ask questions of the public, but are prohibited by the Open Meeting Law from discussion or considering the item among themselves until the item is officially placed on the Agenda. Each public comment or presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes.
Action Items Discussion about recommending to Council to reappoint current commissioners when this action is appropriate
Discussion about adding a standing agenda item to allow an update from the Diversity Chair at NAU (Dr. Mark Montano)
Discussion regarding changing the Commission's name from Diversity Awareness to Diversity Appreciation
Review and discuss recommendation letter to Council regarding the 2020 Census -Jean Toner to bring letter
I. Set agenda items for next meeting on August 20, 2019. X. Agenda for Future Meeting(s) A. Shannon Anderson to follow up on Pamela Malone parking permit as Commission member, (emailed 4/16/19) B. August 20th meeting: Tracking Commission member appointment by City Council for terms expiring 9/1/2019 and develop transition plan. C. Shannon Anderson to follow up with each Commission member to obtain list of committees in order to bring list for the following agenda item - Review lists of other organizational committees brought by each commission member and possible action of creating liaisons for other diversity groups. During the July 24, 2018 commission meeting the Commission members provided the following names of organizational committees for further consideration: Flagstaff Community Coalition, NAU Diversity Commissions (i.e. Commission on Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQIA, Women's Commission, Disability Commission, Native American Commission), and YMCA Advisory Board, Truth and Reconciliation of Northern Arizona, Interfaith Council of Flagstaff. The Commission members will consider what gaps may exist to establish new connections. This item will be tabled until the November meeting after the Public Forum. D. Discussion about Diversity Fair. E. Review planning calendars created by each commission member and possible action of adopting final draft Commission of Diversity Awareness 6-month planning calendar. XI. Adjournment
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call Alisa Ashley Jean Toner Dan (Robert) Duke, Chair Daniel Williamson Khara House DeAnn Wegwert, Vice Chair Pamela Malone III. Recommended Protocol for Members and Other Participants Call In All participants, including staff, should sit at the conference table during the discussion of topics, so they are closer to the microphones. Those present in the room should minimize side conversations and shuffling of paper because the sound is picked up by the microphones and it is more difficult for those on the phone to hear. Please be sure to identify yourself when you begin to speak, so those calling in know who is speaking. The Chair of the meeting should ensure those on the phone have an opportunity to speak.
Public Participation The Commission cannot act upon items presented during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda. Individual Commission members may ask questions of the public, but are prohibited by the Open Meeting Law from discussion or considering the item among themselves until the item is officially placed on the Agenda. Each public comment or presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes.
Action Items Discussion about recommending to Council to reappoint current commissioners when this action is appropriate
Discussion about adding a standing agenda item to allow an update from the Diversity Chair at NAU (Dr. Mark Montano)
Discussion regarding changing the Commission's name from Diversity Awareness to Diversity Appreciation
Review and discuss recommendation letter to Council regarding the 2020 Census -Jean Toner to bring letter
I. Set agenda items for next meeting on August 20, 2019. X. Agenda for Future Meeting(s) A. Shannon Anderson to follow up on Pamela Malone parking permit as Commission member, (emailed 4/16/19) B. August 20th meeting: Tracking Commission member appointment by City Council for terms expiring 9/1/2019 and develop transition plan. C. Shannon Anderson to follow up with each Commission member to obtain list of committees in order to bring list for the following agenda item - Review lists of other organizational committees brought by each commission member and possible action of creating liaisons for other diversity groups. During the July 24, 2018 commission meeting the Commission members provided the following names of organizational committees for further consideration: Flagstaff Community Coalition, NAU Diversity Commissions (i.e. Commission on Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQIA, Women's Commission, Disability Commission, Native American Commission), and YMCA Advisory Board, Truth and Reconciliation of Northern Arizona, Interfaith Council of Flagstaff. The Commission members will consider what gaps may exist to establish new connections. This item will be tabled until the November meeting after the Public Forum. D. Discussion about Diversity Fair. E. Review planning calendars created by each commission member and possible action of adopting final draft Commission of Diversity Awareness 6-month planning calendar. XI. Adjournment