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Review of the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's Current Ad Hoc Subcommittees as of the August 22, 2023 Special Meeting; and (2) Discuss if There is a Need to Add Additional EHRAC Members To Existing Ad Hoc Subcommittees; and/or (3) Form New Ad Hoc Subcommittees for Projects or Events for FY 2023-24, as Deemed Appropriate; and (4) Appointment of Members Thereto.
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Meeting Date: September 26, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton / Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (9/20/2023); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (9/20/2023); (E-Mail) All City Staff (9/20/2023)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (9/20/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC): (1) Review the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee's current list of ad hoc subcommittees as of the August 22, 2023 special meeting; (2) discuss if there is a need to add EHRAC members to existing ad hoc subcommittees; and/or (3) form new ad hoc subcommittees for projects or events for FY 2023-24, as deemed appropriate; and (4) appoint of members thereto.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Per the EHRAC bylaws (see section IV. A), the Committee may form Ad Hoc subcommittees to meet and discuss special activities, events, and topics on an as needed basis.
There are important differences between a "standing committee" and an "ad hoc committee" under the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act). Standing committees are required to comply with the provisions of the Brown Act (including public notification and public participation). Standing committees require staffing.
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