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Inclusivity Task Force narrows approach to working groups, asks members to limit commitments
Summary
Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force members debated how to structure working groups and liaisons, agreed members should limit active commitments to a few topics, discussed replacing a resigned member, and requested follow-up materials including GARE access and county-issued contact cards.
The Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force spent the meeting’s second half defining roles for liaisons and working groups, asking members to narrow active commitments and planning follow-up work with county staff.
Task force members discussed two models for working groups: (1) a working group composed of people directly affected by a topic that advises the task force; or (2) a working group that serves and organizes services for a community (for example, youth-focused programming). Several members supported a hybrid approach, with working groups both advising the task force and organizing outreach or events.
The group agreed members should realistically limit their active roles to two or three working groups or liaisons so volunteers do not burn out. One member suggested standing up working groups one at a time and scaling membership as groups become maintainable.
Members discussed replacing a member who resigned for time reasons (name given as Cashmere in the meeting). Staff said previously unappointed applicants could be contacted to fill the vacancy and that, if necessary, the council could add a recruitment item to an upcoming agenda. A staff speaker said whether the membership number can be expanded depends on the task force charter and would require a council action to change the charter.
Operational items and next steps included: obtaining county access to the GARE training platform for task force members; creating county-issued contact cards or a general task-force card for community outreach; compiling a list of working-group leads and liaisons; and scheduling presentations from Open Space (Craig Martin) and the library (Gwen) on accessibility and community outreach.
Members also discussed coordinating with existing county bodies so the task force does not duplicate work (for example, the County Health Council on health-access issues). The chair or staff recommended written reports be submitted before meetings so the agenda packet includes working-group updates.
Ending: The task force asked members to email their two or three priority working groups within a week and said staff will compile the lists for future planning and for potential council agenda items related to membership or charter language.
