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on other councilors who have particular expertise. Mr. Ball suggested that e only one councilor should be a representative to any board or commission. Ms. Wooten said that the issue involved was the level of trust between councilors. Mr. Gleason stated that the council would soon be due for a process session because of the several new members. Mayor Keller directed him to include the process in the upcoming Goals Session. Mayor Keller stressed the importance of the council having respect and aware- ness of each councilor's position. Mr. Obie suggested that each councilor should assume the responsibility for individual issues in the legislative program to improve the council's success in that area. He stressed the need for trust among the councilors. Mr. Holmer stated that he will discuss the issue with the Legislative Subcommittee. Mr. Gleason commented that the council had a cohesive legislative program but it needed more coverage by the councilors. He added that the City could have the assistance of Springfield in thi s area. Councilor Wooten suggested that the council move ahead on scheduling a forum for the legislative candidates. Mayor Keller responded that such a forum would be difficult to moderate and the candidates would probably only say what the council wished to hear. Mr. Obie said that the forum could have other aspects. He suggested that the council coul d structure the agenda and ask for input from the candidates. Mayor Keller stated that the council must be careful about any statements it made about the candidates due to its non- partisan nature. Mr. Obie stated that the council will develop five issues for discussion. The council generally discussed the need for developing e agenda issues. Mr. Holmer commented that having a clear agenda would assist in lobbying efforts. Responding to Mr. Hansen's comment about the diversity existing in the political arena, Mayor Keller stressed the need for the council to have one voice in its legislative efforts. Ms. Wooten commented that the council must inform those people involved of its concerns. Mr. Gleason stated that the main problem was that the council had no repre- sentation, stating that no metropolitan relationship existed due to the apportionment at the county and legislative levels. Ms. Wooten said the council must elaborate on the agenda which it has developed over the past years. Mayor Keller agreed to proceed but wanted to know what the council expected from the forum. Mr. Gleason stated that he will work the process through the Legislative Subcommittee and present it back to the council. Mr. Holmer stated that the subcommittee was scheduled to meet on July 3; he said he will make a presentation to the council on July 11. F. Citizen Involvement Committee Councilor Holmer suggested that the scope of the Citizen Involvement Committee be broadened beyond planning issues, stating that he felt it had a broader responsibility which should be reflected in the ordinance. Ms. Wooten re- sponded that the CIC was limited by ordinance and recognized that any expansion of its scope would require additional staff support and time. She said that any addition to the committee's scope should be directed by the council. In response to a question by Mayor Keller, Ms. Wooten stated that the committee e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 18, 1984 Page 6