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~ Councilor Wooten said she has thought about MAPAC often. She has decided it should continue its present role. Mr. Holmer agreed with Ms. Wooten, but he was not against reducing the number of MAPAC members as suggested by the Springfield City Council. Ms. Schue responded that MAPAC has had trouble obtaining a quorum. She was not certain about the effect of reducing its members. Ms. Schue noted that the Springfield City Council recommended that MAPAC members be permitted to serve only two terms. She said some members have served on the committee from several jurisdictions. She suggested members be permitted to serve only three terms regardless of the jurisdiction appointing them. Ms. Ehrman suggested Mr. Rutan, the alternate council member of the MPC, attend the next meeting in Ms.Schue's place. Councilor Hansen suggested a decision on the Springfield council recommendation be deferred because a proposal will be made to reconsider the structure of both the MPC and the MAPAC. e Summarizing, Mayor Obie said the councilors indicated they do not want the role of MAPAC changed now. F. Celebration of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Councilor Miller said he appreciated the opportunity to represent the council at the celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. He will submit his request to the Commission on the Rights of Minorities and ask them to guide the council and work with the staff in planning the celebration next year. G. Statement Supporting Resolution of Human Rights Presidents Council Concerning Funds Invested by the Oregon State Investment Council Mr. Miller said the Human Rights Presidents Council forwarded a resolution to the Oregon State Investment Council and the Public Employees Retirement Board supporting the creation of a fund which will be invested in securities of agencies and corporations free of commerce in or with the Republic of South Africa. He had distributed a statement to be considered by the councilors supporting this position. Mr. Holmer said he supported the statement. He emphasized that the proposal would provide an opportunity for people whose retirement moneys are invested through the Oregon State Investment Council to choose whether or not to participate in the fund. He urged other councilors to sign the statement. Ms. Bascom thanked Mr. Miller for presenting the statement to the councilors. Several councilors and Mayor Obie signed the statement. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 22, 1986 Page 2