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11 committee to enhance community relations and to make an assessment following events. He said the committee is recommended to meet quarterly and would make advisory recommendations to the City Manager and himself. He said the committee would have no authority over personnel matters. Mr. Taliaferro asked if the committee would be able to meet in closed session if Council makes the appointments. Mr. Brown said they would have the same requirements as other public bodies if Council makes the appointment, and could go into closed session for personnel issues. Mr. Huja said that several examples presented had members of the governing board on the panels. Dr. Brown said he thinks this is a thoughtful model. He said there are no driving issues to make him think it would need more authority than what is recommended. Ms. Edwards said she compares it to the Social Services Advisory Board which is appointed by Council and reports back to Council. She said it will provide an important bridge for the community and in developing relationships. Mr. Norris agreed, and said it is a thoughtful proposal and appropriate for our community. He agreed that Council should make the appointments. Mr. Norris asked whether a member of Council could serve as an ex-officio member. Mr. Taliaferro said he would be open to that. Dr. Brown said he thinks that is a good idea. Ms. Edwards suggested using the Social Services Advisory Board as the model, and assessing the committee after a year. On motion by Dr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, Council approved a nine member committee with a Councilor serving as an ex-officio member by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Norris said there will be a session on gun violence at QCC on Monday. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. The meeting was adjourned.