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We would like to acknowledge that the City and Borough of Juneau is on Tlingit land and wish to honor the indigenous people of this land. For more than ten thousand years, Alaska Native people have been and continue to be integral to the well-being of our community. We are grateful to be in this place, a part of this community, and to honor the culture, traditions, and resilience of the Tlingit people. Gunalchéesh!
JHRC Annual Report
Included in the HRC packet is the Juneau Human Rights Commission Annual Report outlining the work of the commission between July 2023 and June 2024.
JHRC Appointments
Per Resolution 2946 the Juneau Human Rights Commission is a seven member commission appointed by the Assembly for staggered three-year terms. Members shall be selected to provide the most balanced representation possible.
There are currently three seats up for action by the HRC along with three applications in the HRC packet. The JHRC has been struggling to meet quorum, even with a summer break, due to poor attendance from some members.
Suggested Motion
I move to forward to the full Assembly for reappointment, Mary Wegner, and the appointment of _________________ both for terms beginning immediately and ending May 31, 2027 and the appointment of ______________ to an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending May 31, 2026 all to the Juneau Human Rights Commission and ask for unanimous consent.
DAB Annual Report
Included in the HRC packet is the Douglas Advisory Board Annual Report outlining the work of the board during 2023.
DAB Appointment
Per Resolution 2331, the Douglas Advisory Board is a seven member board appointed by the Assembly; and to be appointed to the DAB must reside on Douglas Island. The purposes of the board shall be to advise Assembly and the City and Borough administration on matters which affect Douglas Island and its facilities and residents.
There is currently one vacant seat for an unexpired term on the Douglas Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2025. There is one application in the HRC packet for consideration.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to forward to the full Assembly for appointment, __________________ to the Douglas Advisory Board for an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2025 and ask for unanimous consent.
Memo Requesting Assembly Liaison for HRAC
Included in the Assembly HRC packet is a letter from HRAC Chair Shannon Crossley requesting the addition of an Assembly member or Planning Commissioner as a liaison to HRAC.
HRAC Appointments
Per CBJ Code 49.10.410 The Historic Resources Advisory Committee consists of nine members appointed by the Assembly. Members shall be appointed for a term of three years. The Assembly shall invite applications for membership from archaeologists, historians, architects, people knowledgeable in the customs and language of the Tlingit and Haida people, owners of locally recognized historic property, people familiar with the operations and issues relating to the city museum, teachers, and the general public.
There are four vacant seats with various unexpired terms. There are two applications in the HRC packet. The suggested motion below fills the one full term (7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027) and the next longest term (immediately - 6/30/2026)
Suggested Motion:
I move to forward to the full Assembly for approval, the recommendation to appoint to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, ______________ to a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2027 and _______________ to a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2026 and ask for unanimous consent.
2024 Assembly Goal 4A - Specific to the work of the HRC
November 18, 2024 at 6pm, Assembly Chambers/Zoom Webinar
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