Title
Vote to Submit and Approve Appointments to the Temporary Human Relations Task Force
Abstract
Action Requested: Submit and approved persons to serve on the temporary Human Relations Task Force
Introduction & Background: In October 2017, the Board of Commissioners approved the formation of a temporary Human Relations Task Force to work over the next few months to do the following:
PHASE ONE
• Agree on what to call the new community-based partnership and develop a clear mission statement
• Make contacts with towns, school system, key nonprofits, churches, etc. to identify interest & support
• Develop a proposed Steering Committee structure and appointment processes
• Identify initial resource needs
• Present report to the County Manager & BOC for approval
PHASE TWO
• Help recruit Steering Committee members in partnership with the county, towns, schools, etc.
The County Manager’s Office has contacted specific organizations listed in the BOC’s action in October to solicit people to serve on the task force. With just two exceptions, these seats are now filled. However, the Board of Commissioners has five appointments, one per commissioner, to the task force.
We are asking the Board of Commissioners to submit and approve their representatives on the Human Relations Task Force.
Discussion & Analysis:
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan? Relates to Goal #8 related to resiliency to adapt to emerging threats and also Goal #10 related to a health community given the documented health disparities among poor and minority populations.
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation: Vote to approve persons recommended by the Board of Commissioners.