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e Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the ordinance, amending it to include under subparagraph (3) that the applica- ti on peri od has been shortened from 45 to 20 days and that it now read 30 days, that applications shall be on a form as prescribed by the City Council, and by adding an additional sentence to subparagraph (6) that reads, liThe Counci 1 may gi ve preference to appointment of a person elected or nominated for succession to that council position by receiving 'a majority of the votes cast for that position in a general or primary election," and declaring an emergency. Councilor Hansen said he did not understand how Ms. Wooten could both make and amend the motion. Referring to subparagraph (3), he asked for clarification of the basis for the change in the length of the application period. Ms. Wooten explained that, since the council had not yet adopted the ordinance, she was clarifying that the application period was being changed from 45 days as listed in the original draft to 30 days in the actual ordinance. In response to a request for further cl arifi cati on, Ms. Wooten revi ewed her amendments to the ordinance. She stated that the amended language to subparagraph (6) allowed the council to decide whether to give preferential treatment. e Councilor Hansen stated that he would vote against the ordinance, stating that conditions changed so rapidly that going through such procedures would be a detriment to the council. He said the present ordinance allowed adequate flexibility to the council for notices and appointments. He felt the proposed ordinance would restrict the council. Ms. Wooten convnented that her motion had included an emergency clause. Mayor Keller explained that it would require all six councilor votes to pass the emergency clause. Councilor Ball said he foresaw problems in all eight councilors attempting to design an application form. Ms. Wooten said she would assume the council would request the City Manager to present a draft form. Mayor Keller said he was uncomfortable with the proposed ordinance. He suggested that the ordinance be held over. He stated that he did not like the ordinance structure and that he had come prepared to veto the ordinance if passed by the council. Ms. Wooten said she did not mind holding the item over, but she understood Mr. Hansen to support the present system over the proposed ordinance. In response to a question, Mayor Keller said he was concerned with any time schedules for a major appointment. He felt that some citizens would not be able to make the decision to apply within 30 days. He said the process developed by he, Mr. Obie, and Ms. Wooten addressed the necessary problems in the appointment process. He said he was unsure whether the structure as provided by the proposed ordinance was needed. Ms. Wooten wi thdrew her moti on. Ms. Schue wi thdrew her second of the motion. Mayor Keller directed staff to reschedule the item for a future meeting. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 29, 1984 Page 7