*REMOTE* Human Rights Commission

Check-in with Commissioners - State name, area of representation and if there is a new topic/info/announcements pertaining to today’s meeting. This is not an agenda discussion time. Hold details/info until addressed on the agenda item.

Public Comment - If members of the public are present, the Chair distributes brochure/agenda to visitors and reads HRC mission/role, and states guidelines for public to make comments. Chair explains that at this point Commissioners listen only and do not engage in discussion or deliberation until the topic is on the agenda for deliberation. 

Approval of June Meeting Notes

Public Comment Period (time limited per individual)

Peace Prize Update

Update on Community Forum Project with NPD and Counsellor Connell

Guest: Perspective on Racism in the Merrimac Valley

Review of recent letters sent to HRC from the public

Review of recent racist graffiti/symbols/images

Review of incident in Market Square

Update on Introspective Review of City Departments re: bias and inequality

Discussion of concern from Parks Commission

Diversity and Tolerance Check-In

Check-in: Commissioners state any reflections re: today’s meeting