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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS NOVEMBER 6th, 2023 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W.2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Gunjen Mittal, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Vice Chair Jose Caceres Adrian De La Rosa Fang Fang Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adnan Suleiman Anjum Malik Victor Martinez The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 8/7/2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion on Commissioner vacancies and welcome new Commissioners. Discussion on Joint Inclusion Budget Workshop, Townhalls and announcements on FY25 budget recommendation cycle. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular  DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Discussion and possible action on electing Chair and Vice Chair for Commission. Discussion and possible action on approval of 2024 calendar. Discussion and possible action on scheduling a retreat in January for the commission and solicitation of possible agenda items that can help envision, plan, and organize priorities for the Commission. Discussion and possible action on electing Primary Representative and Alternative Representative for JIC. Review, discuss, and possible action to update membership of all current working groups. Discussion and possible action on passing a recommendation to City Council to condemn the inhumane activities of Operation Lone Star. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council for an updated report on the budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, please contact Gunjen Mittal at gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular