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reported some issues may have to be handled by HR or the union. She indicated she could support the Equity <br /> Commission reviewing human rights concerns, but not handling. She supported the Equity Commission <br /> focusing more on diversity, equity and inclusion matters for the City. Massopust agreed that the Equity <br /> Commission may not always be the proper landing spot for human rights issues. <br /> Councilmember Abdulle stated he could support this. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth suggested subcommittees be formed in conjunction with the Council. Massopust <br /> recommended all subcommittees be approved by the Council. He noted he would speak with the City Attorney <br /> regarding this matter to ensure there was consistency between all Commissions. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if the Equity Commission would be able to call special meetings. <br /> Spangrud reported this would be allowed. <br /> Ms. Tabor summarized the comments from the Council noting the Equity Commission could form <br /> subcommittees and task forces keeping in mind the potential implications this would have on general <br /> resources, so long as this was consistent with other Commissions. <br /> Massopust noted formation of any subcommittees would have to be approved by the City Council. <br /> Ms. Tabor discussed how important it would be to have the Commission members able to manage their work <br /> and explained subcommittees may help with breaking down tasks more efficiently. However, she also <br /> understood that the more subcommittees that are formed the more burden that could be placed on staff. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas suggested the last sentence of the paragraph be removed and the sentence in the <br /> middle of the paragraph could be rewritten to state the Equity Commission must keep in mind potential <br /> constraints and strategic priorities of the City. <br /> Councilmember Abdulle recommended the last sentence in the paragraph remain in place. Ms. Tabor noted the <br /> last sentence was consistent with the Commissioner handbook. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated the name of the Commission has changed from Inclusivity Commission to <br /> Equity Commission. She requested further comment regarding this change. Massopust reported there was a <br /> conversation between himself and Ms. Tabor regarding this matter. He explained inclusion was a broad term <br /> and he really wanted the main focus of the group to be equity. Ms. Tabor commented her definition of equity <br /> leans heavily on outcomes and measurable results and the whole purpose of the Commission was to create <br /> measurable results. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth recommended the reference to data be referred to as primary data resources for <br /> clarity purposes. <br /> Ms. Tabor recommended the Mayor serve as the liaison to the Equity Commission for the first year. <br /> Massopust noted that all members of the Council may attend these meetings. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if the Equity Commission should have nine members instead of seven. <br /> Massopust commented staff had suggested the group start with seven members and then increase to nine in the <br /> future. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth supported the group having nine members as well. She stated more voices would <br /> be important for this Commission. <br />