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about the activities that Teens for Tukwila do throughout the year, including state advocacy trips, service projects, and other leadership development activities. All of the decisions are made by the young people, by vote. The program has no budget. A Commission member recommended that the group perhaps have an introductory event so that students know what the group is to know if they are interested and available to commit to the group. The group expressed interest in the group and supporting the trip. The group agreed that spending more time to develop a process is a good idea. For example, the Commission can spend some time to identify how much they are willing to contribute, so the Teens know how much they need to raise. The group will support a trip in 2019, and will decide in the next couple months how and how much. VI.New Business a.Nomination and Election of Officers i.Chair Nominations: The group nominated Kathy Hougardy to serve as chair. Mikkel moved and Karl seconded. Passed. ii.Vice Chair: Aaron nominated Mikkel, Karl seconded. Passed. Aaron reminded the group that the Chair or Vice Chair of the Commission will serve on the Board of Ethics. Since Kathy is a councilmember, she cannot serve. The Board of Ethics reviews complaints against councilmembers and makes decisions about how to proceed. Mia told the group about the open government and ethics trainings requirements in the Boards and Commissions Handbook. b.Background on the Equity and Social Justice Commission, and Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee. The group shared background and history of the Commission, and how the Sister Cities and Civic Awareness Committee became part of the Commission. The group also talked about the possibility of reviving the Sister Cities program. Right now that money is what is funding the Teens for Tukwila Washington DC trip. The group will discuss in the future. c.Equity Policy Implementation Committee discussion. Mia talked about the equity policy implementation and evaluation committee. We hope to have representation from every department. Some community involvement, outside voice is also important. Different perspectives are important, or nothing will change. Nichelle and Mikkel are interested in serving as representatives from ESJ on the equity policy implementation and valuation committee. Karl Henry also interested, just needs more information. The group discussed the option of having designates and alternates. The committee could hear from representatives from other cities. Caprice Hollins was recommended. Nichelle will provide the group with access to youth voice.