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and abilities equivalent to a master's or other advanced degree. Ms. Taylor agreed to the restated language. Mr. Zelenka said the combination of experience and training should be required and not a guideline. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. In response to questions from Ms. Bettman, Mr. Neher explained that the current language related to experience indicated that a candidate would have at least nine years of management experience, with at some point during that time experience working with government. Ms. Bettman asserted that the intent was to broaden the search by not ruling out applicants who were not government employees. Based on Ms. Bettman's suggestions, Mr. Neher offered the following amended language: A minimum of nine years of increasingly responsible administrative and managerial experience of which five years is preferred in public or private agencies involving responsibility for strong management and administra- tion. Experience as a city/town/village manager or as an assistant/deputy manager is preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar size or larger organization. Ms. Bettman suggested adding the phrase "but not required" to the end of the sentence first sentence. Ms. Piercy determined there was general agreement to the language changes as set forth by Mr. Neher. Mr. Neher asked for feedback on the section related to knowledge, skills and abilities. Ms. Bettman pointed out that the references were all to public management and administration and the intent was to broaden the pool of applicants by considering applicants from the private sector. Mr. Clark said the profile should be clear that a candidate would need strong skills to address conflict resolution. Mr. Neher said that conflict resolution was referenced throughout the document. He said that candidates could also be referred to news articles about Eugene that would highlight issues on which there was considerable community or council disagreement. Mr. Clark reiterated that the candidate should have the skills to help the community and the council bridge those divides. Ms. Bettman and Ms. Taylor expressed a number of concerns about the profile and candidate qualifications. Ms. Piercy suggested that the council subcommittee reconvene to incorporate councilors' input into the profile and position description. Mr. Clark commented that the Eugene Weekly had reported that the City Council made a decision to keep the city manager hiring process secret. He stressed that the council had not made any decision about the secrecy of the process at this point. Ms. Piercy adjourned the meeting of the City Council. Ms. Piercy convened the meeting of the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency (URA). MINUTES—Eugene City Council September 24, 2007 Page 4 Work Session