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e Ms. Bascom asked what role the Budget Committee (BC) would have in the Stra- tegic Financial Plan. Mr. Gleason said the March 2 work session was a public meeting and members of the BC could be invited to attend. However, he sug- gested the City Council might want to more clearly define the plan process before inviting others to participate in planning. In response to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Gleason said the primary purpose of the March 2 meeting would be to design a process by which to pur- sue the Strategic Financial Plan. Mr. Nicholson said the CIC had developed a public involvement process which might apply to this plan. Mayor Miller said the City Council had more awareness than other City groups of the issues involved in the Strategic Financial Plan and might want to get started with the plan before seeking input from others. Ms. Bascom asked Mr. Boles why he felt the CIC was more important to the Strategic Financial Plan process than other boards and commissions. Mayor Miller pointed out that the CIC was designed to ensure citizen involvement in City projects. Mr. Boles said the CIC traditionally reviews the citizen involvement process for City programs. He said the committee recommends changes if they are necessary in view of adopted policies. He suggested the council invite the chairs of the CIC, BC, and PC to attend the March 2 work session to provide counsel in their areas of expertise. e Mr. Nicholson pointed out that all City boards and commissions are advisory to the council, but that the CIC has particular pertinence to the Strategic Financial Plan. e Mayor Miller said the council has a different level of knowledge than other City groups and suggested that members of other groups who attend the meeting be asked for their comments, but not be asked to participate in the general discussion. Mr. Nicholson suggested these people be invited to attend and asked to provide their recommendations after listening to the discussion that day. Mr. Boles said the council should make it clear that the design for the plan will not be finalized at the March 2 meeting. Mr. Gleason said staff hoped that as the result of this meeting they would get some instruction about how to proceed with the Strategic Financial Plan. Mr. Boles said it would be much easier to proceed with the plan if those groups which are historically concerned about financial planning at the City attend the initial planning meetings. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 11, 1991 Page 2