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Overview of Governor’s Advisory Council for Refugees and Immigrants (GACRI) – Webex Meeting
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- Capacity: 30 seats available
Governor's Advisory Council for Refugees and Immigrants members meet on a regular basis to discuss important topics that impact refugees and immigrants in the Commonwealth.
Per MGL PartI/TitleII/Chapter6/Section208, the functions of the council include but not be limited to: (a) advising the governor on policy, planning, and priorities for refugees and immigrants in the commonwealth; (b) assisting the director of the office for refugees and immigrants in coordinating the efforts of all public agencies concerned with services to refugees and immigrants and in promoting the accessibility of all state services; (c) increasing communication, mutual understanding, and willingness to cooperate among community groups and organizations that serve refugees and immigrants; and (d) increasing public understanding of the needs and contributions of refugees and immigrants.
Meeting Minutes
Agenda
GACRI Members Meeting Agenda
Governor’s Advisory Council on Refugees and Immigrants- Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 27th, 2020, 1:00 pm - to 2:00 pm
Webex
1:00pm Welcome and Introductions
1:05pm ORI update:
- Refugee arrivals #
- Budget
- 2020 World Refugee Day event hosted by ORI
- Date: TBD
- Time: 11am-2pm
- Place: The Great Hall at the State House
- “ORI Celebrates Diversity in MA” 2021 Calendar
GACRI Chair update
Next meeting
2:00pm Adjourn