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• Economic Development Commission (EDC)-This Commission advises the Council on matters concerning industrial and commercial development for the city. This commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. • Parks, Recreation, Environmental Commission (PREC)-This Commission advises the City Council on the proper use of and care for parks and the natural environment and advises on policies covering recreational activities of the city. Issues relating to the New Brighton Community Center also come under the duties of this commission. The commission meets at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday of the month • Public Safety Commission-This citizen commission advises the Council on matters related to the goals,policies and operations on public safety functions and human rights issues and fulfills the responsibilities and obligations of a Police Civil Service Commission, pursuant to the terms and provisions of MN Laws 1929, Ch. 299 (MN Statutes, Chapter 419 et seq, as amended). Duties include assisting the police and fire divisions in such activities as assessing community concerns relating to public safety issues, developing long range strategic plans, developing and monitoring achievement of performance measures. Also included are duties relating to participation in regional human rights organizations and endeavors and monitoring and advising the Council on efforts to create equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination. Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. • Civil Service Commission-The Civil Service Commission is a three member citizen committee that meets at least once a year to consider hiring and promotion of police officers. It also serves on an as-needed basis for hearings on disciplinary actions. For more information or to obtain an application please call (651) 638-2100 or visit the City's website at www.newbrightonmn.gov 4