EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION
TL;DR
The Equal Rights Commission met to discuss several policy updates focused on inclusivity and equity, including amendments to Chapter 109 and a new inclusive restroom policy. The meeting addressed potential changes to commission membership and reviewed ongoing initiatives related to human rights.
Key Decisions
- Inclusive Restroom Policy Resolution Discussed (specific vote not provided)
- Chapter 109 Amendments Under review by Office of Equity and Inclusion
- Commission Candidate Appointments Governance Committee recommendations pending
Agenda
- This is a hybrid meeting. Those wishing to attend virtually may do so at the following URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDZhMGZlMGMtMTMwZC00NjU2LWJmNDMtYTFhYzY1MzliODM2%40thread.v2/0? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 286 248 081 643 Passcode: N2FFVs
- Untitled item
- Call to order
- Roll call
- Approval of past minutes
- Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Legislative Reference Bureau relating to Chapter 109 amendments
- Resolution relating to the inclusive restroom policy
- Communication from the Governance Committee relating to commission candidates and appointments
- Communication from the Human Rights Day Adhoc Committee
- Community announcements
- Adjourment
- Untitled item
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