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Receive and file the update on the sanctuary policy advisory group November 7, 2017 Page 2 SANCTUARY POLICY ADVISORY GROUP The Ordinance calls for the establishment of a commission, task force, or similar body composed of community members to advise the City Council on these and all policies related to the Ordinance. In an effort to develop an advisory body and work plan to oversee the implementation of the Ordinance, City Manager's Office staff sought the assistance from members of the OC Immigrant Rights Policy Working Group, a collaborative working group comprised of non-profit organizations and educational institutions that were instrumental in the development and adoption of Santa Ana's Sanctuary Resolution and Ordinance. In meeting with members of the OC Immigrant Rights Policy Working Group, staff discussed the composition of the advisory group as well as the need to develop an advisory review processes and work plan for implementation. The outcome of the meeting and follow-up discussion contributed to the development of the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group that will oversee the implementation the Ordinance. The purpose of the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group is to provide recommendations to the City Council on policy related items. In addition, the advisory group will also provide recommendations to the City Manager regarding administrative or departmental procedures in furtherance of the Ordinance. Staff anticipates the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group will have participation from a number of non-profit organizations and support groups. Invitations will be sent to the following groups: • Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities • Resilience OC • Orange County Immigrant Youth United • Western State College of Law • SACRED • ACLU of Orange County • UCI Law School • Mexican Consulate's Office The City Manager's Office will coordinate and facilitate Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group meetings and from time -to -time include members from City Departments and divisions such as the Police Department, Neighborhood Initiatives Program, Community Development Agency, and others in the review of current policies and procedures. Policy level recommendations developed in conjunction with the advisory group will be presented to the Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and Communication Council Committee prior to being recommended for City Council for consideration. The development of a review process and work plan will be the first priority of the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group. To this end, Staff is collaborating with members from Santa Ana; Building 19E-2