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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062326 HRC Agenda ORANGE COUNTY—ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Human Relations Commission I June 23, 2026 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Human Relations Commission—June 23,2026 Meeting Information Board Name: Human Relations Commission Meeting Date: June 23, 2026 Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. EST Location: 306 Revere Rd. Hillsborough, NC, 27278 and Microsoft Teams Join Link: here Chair: Rhian Carreker-Ford, Chair of Human Relations Commission Staff Liaison: Paul Slack, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Civic Life Contact: pslack@orangecountync.gov 1 919-245-2317 Accessibility&Accommodation Notice:Orange County is committed to making all public meetings accessible. Persons with disabilities or who require language assistance are encouraged to contact the Staff Liaison at least 72 hours in advance.TTY users may call 711. Documents are available in alternative formats upon request. Meeting Agenda © Agenda Item 7Presenter/Lead - Allotted 1. Call to Order, Roll Call&Establishment of Rhian Carreker-Ford 2 min Quorum Bring Meeting to Order 2. Opening Rhian Carreker-Ford 3 min The Orange County Human Relations Commission serves in an advisory role to Orange County government by promoting goodwill and harmony across communities,identifying community concerns related to discrimination and civil inequality, supporting education and outreach efforts,and making recommendations to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on human relations and social justice issues. 3. Approval of Agenda Rhian Carreker-Ford 2 min Motion to Approve Agenda 4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Rhian Carreker-Ford 5 min Motion to Approve Minutes 5. Public Comment(Non-Agenda Items) Rhian Carreker-Ford 10 min The Human Relations Commission welcomes public comments related to human relations,civil rights,and community conditions in Orange County. Human Relations Commission I Page 1 of 3 ORANGE COUNTY—ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Human Relations Commission I June 23, 2026 © Agenda - . To protect confidentiality and ensure due process, speakers are asked not to share personal identifying information or details related to an active complaint, investigation,or case involving the Office of Civil Rights&Civic Life or other County processes. If a speaker raises a matter involving sensitive information or an open complaint,the Chair may pause or redirect the discussion and refer the speaker to the appropriate staff or complaint process so the concern can be addressed through proper channels. This is intended to protect the rights of all parties and preserve the integrity of any current or future review. 6. County Update Paul Slack 10 min Office of Civil Rights and Civic Life 7. Action Item: Blackwood Farms Marker Update Paul Slack 10 min Commemorative Marker Update 8. Executive Committee Report Rhian Carreker-Ford 15 min Membership Vacancies Update August Retreat: 08/22/2026, 9-4pm 9. Sub-Committee Reports Shane Lukas 15 min Outreach and Engagement: Tabling Outreach to Orange County Organizations Tonya Jones&Cory 5 min Community Events: H oga ns 10. Board Member Comments All Members 5 min Commissioners may share issues they are hearing in the community and identify potential areas for future work or Commission response. 11. Announcements&Future Agenda Items Rhian Carreker-Ford / 5 min Social Justic Vision Paul Slack July-September Events 12. Adjournment Rhian Carreker-Ford 3 min Motion Needed to Adjourn Supporting Documents Attach all supporting materials as clearly labeled exhibits: • Attachment 1: Excerpt from the Human Relations Commission Policies and Procedures Document Human Relations Commission I Page 2 of 3 ORANGE COUNTY—ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA Human Relations Commission I June 23,2026 Public Comment Guidelines Members of the public wishing to speak during the Public Comment period should note the following: • Comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. • Comments must be directed to the Board, not to individual members. • Written comments may be submitted to human_relations@orangecountync.gov prior to the meeting. Human Relations Commission I Page 3 of 3