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Coordinator for Indigenous Affairs Rose Toehe provided a PowerPoint presentation that covered the following: INDIGENOUS COMMISSION VS. COMMITTEE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT INTRODUCTION OUTLINE BACKGROUND COMMISSION VS. COMMITTEE A THIRD OPTION INDIGENOUS COMMISSION WITH AN MOU PROS & CONS CONCLUSION DIRECTION NEEDED Mr. Solomon stated that the MOU is a workable solution in that any members outside the City of Flagstaff would be ex-officio, non-voting members. |
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Moved by Councilmember Austin Aslan, seconded by Councilmember Charlie Odegaard to recess into Executive Session for legal advice. | |||||||
Vote: 7 - 0 - Unanimously | |||||||
Council recessed into Executive Session until 6:42 p.m. Council discussed the benefits of having an MOU in place for the commission. They discussed their support for the commission and the scope of work that has been defined in conjunction with the recommendations from the Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff. They also expressed a desire to keep the commission as diverse as possible to ensure that all indigenous voices are represented. Following discussion, the Council gave direction to move forward with the development of the Indigenous Commission in conjunction with Coconino County Inter-Tribal Advisory Council (ITAC) through a Memorandum of Understanding. Data Collection Specialist Claire Hardi continued the presentation. YOUTH COMMISSION VS. COMMISSION OUTLINE YOUTH COMMISSION BACKGROUND COMMISSIONS VS. COMMITTEES PROS & CONS YOUTH COMMISSION & COMMITTEE CONSIDERATIONS CONCLUSION Austin Kerr addressed Council in support of establishing a Youth Commission. Council discussed the benefits of engaging with the youth in Flagstaff. They also recognized the challenges associated with a formal commission. Council also discussed the need for mentorship programs and how that type of approach could replace the formal commission. Following discussion Council agreed that a formal commission is their preferred option and requested staff to move forward with developing a commission. |
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