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Annual Internal Review and Report Questions 1 Name of Board or Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission 2 Has the board or commission's actions throughout the year complied with City Council directives and bylaws? This should address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Yes, No) Yes a If No, please explain 3 How many recommendations did your board or commission approve? Six 4 Please list the recommendation numbers • Recommendation Number: 20260414-002 (Support of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-003 (Support the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-004 (Funding for social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-005(Support of Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-006 (Support and funding of a Multicultural STEM Symposium in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-007 (Support and funding for Voting Accessibility in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) 5 Which recommendations are closely aligned to the organization's core mission and why? • Recommendation Number: 20260414-005(Support of Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-006 (Support and funding of a Multicultural STEM Symposium in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-007 (Support and funding for Voting Accessibility in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) 6 Which recommendations are adjacent to the organization's core mission and why? • Recommendation Number: 20260414-002 (Support of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-003 (Support the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) • Recommendation Number: 20260414-004 (Funding for social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget) 7 Please share any further context that could support or explain your recommendations. 8 Is there another body that overlaps with the role and work of the board or commission you serve? (Yes, No)No. We do believe there are many organizations in the community who share our concerns, heart and passion for the quality of life of Women and children in our community however there is not direct overlap. a If yes, which body? N/A b Please explain their alignment. N/A 9 Do the bylaws need to be updated? (Yes, No) Yes a If yes, what would be the amendment (including section) and why? (justin.parsons@austintexas.gov 10 On a scale of 1-10, how engaged are the board or commission members? 7-8 11 On a scale of 1-10, how engaged is the community? 4 12 Do you see any gaps in important policies that are not currently covered by a board or commission? (Yes, No) (DISCUSSION ITEM WITH GROUP) a If yes, please explain. 13 List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. (DISCUSSION ITEM WITH GROUP)