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e He added that it would be appropriate for separate accounts to be maintained to clarify funding sources. In response to another question by Ms. Ehrman, Councilor Obie stated that any evaluation of the assets of the merging corporation at the present time would be subjective. He stated that he was comfortable that the private-side commitment to the partnership would eradicate any liabilities. Councilor Schue commented that she wanted more information on the goals of the organization and what groups would be included in the partnership. Ms. Briner explained that the Interim Executive Committee had suggested appointing three representative from each of the partner organizations to allow representation from other groups. She stated that having repre- sentatives from all involved groups would have created an unwieldy organization. Regarding the mission of the organization, she said the committee had chosen marketing and recruitment as its main focus because it felt those two areas needed additional funding and human resources. She said the marketing process will be determined by the new board. Mr. Gleason said the City will sign a contract with the partnership organization to perform marketing functions for the City. He explained that, as an addendum to the contract, the City will ask for a marketing plan. He stressed that the board could use public money only as specified in the contract. Councilor Wooten, referring to the intergovernmental agreement, stated that she wanted the agreement to specify a reporting process of the public members to the public to ensure accountability. Mr. Sercombe stated that staff had discussed reporting measures both for the 190 agreement and for e the service contract. Mr. Obie stated that appropriate language requiring a reporting process could be added to the motion. In response to a question by Ms. Wooten regarding staffing, Mr. Obie stated that the organization staff will be employees of the five partner organizations on contract to the partnership. Ms. Briner explained that the staff will be contracted from the cities, Lane County, and the chambers of commerce. She added that the board will determine the marketing plan and the level of staffing required to implement that plan. Mr. Obie commented that the organization would provide for a smaller workload on the City; he did not feel that the new organization would be distracting from the City staff. Mr. Gleason said the City staff will focus on assisting local businesses while the organization will focus on marketing and recruitment. He said the new organization will reduce duplication of efforts. In response to a related question by Councilor Schue, Mr. Gleason said a different staff configuration will result from the pooled funding. He said the number of staff may be the same or fewer as at the present time. Ms. Briner said she did not anticipate any additional Eugene staff. She noted that any additional staff will be funded from the pooled money. She also said that three Oregon Pacific employees will be part of the organization staffing. In response to a question by Councilor Hansen regarding the coodination of staffing, Mr. Obie explained that the organization director will coordinate the marketing efforts. e Minutes--Eugene City Council December 12, 1984 Page 6