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was to choose the most efficient system for bringing to the Council's attention the qualifications of those expressing an it-erest in serving rather than having the Council spend a tremendous amount of time weeding out the applications. Councilwoman Shirey was in favor of proceeding with the agreed-upon process that came out of the task force and as written in the existing ordinance. She thought any adjustment necessary could be made after there had been opportunity to evaluate the process. e There was no motion forthcoming and the Chair closed the issue without further action with the understanding the human rights ordinance would stand as now written. II - Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items as requested. . Previously discussed in committee on January 14 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Keller, Haws, Beal, Williams, Murray, Bradley, and Shire) and January 21,1976 (Present: Mayor Anderson; Council members Keller, Haws, Beal, Williams, Murray, Bradley, Hamel, and Shirey). Minutes of those meetings appear below in italics. A. Appointment of Planning Commission Members - Mr. Keller raised a question relating to the January 12 Council discussion on reappointment of Mr. Alan Maxwell and Dr. John MacKinnon to the Planning Commission. Mr. Keller had asked for comment from staff on the two gentlemen in question. City Manager stated that, during 1975, there were 73 Planning commission meetings; Mr. Maxwell missed ten, all of which were excused. Dr. MacKinnon missed eight, also all excused. Planning Director noted Dr. MacKinnon had originally been appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Hoffman, thus he has only served two years and it does take some time to become thoroughly familiar with planning terminology. Mr. Maxwell has been president of the Co~ssion during the past year, and both men have been hardworking participants. -it Mr. Keller llDved seconded by Mr. Williams to reappoint Mr. Maxwell and Mr. MacKinnon to the Planning Commission for four-year terms commencing January 1, 1976. Comm 1/14/76 Approve Mr. Murray expressed embarrassment that the issue of the competency of the two members in question had been raised. The issue, he th9ught, was whether it is appropriate to make automatic reappointment of members to boards and commissions. Mr. Haws thought that, since the appointment processes have been changed, new criteria might need to be established for appointments and reappointments. Mayor Anderson suggested scheduling discussion on the matter for a future Committee agenda. He expressed the opinion that reappointment should be based on performance. and that, if performance is judged good or exemplary, reappointment should be considered at least once since it denotes a recognition of satisfactory service plus realization that the incumbent m.ight be able to contribute .rore et:-fectively than a newcomer. Familiarity and experience seem partlcular ly .ir::portaiit Cln the .Pl arw.[iigCommiss ion. Mr. Keller noted that Nr. NaXt./c.ll hilS alreaar.; l.JL:en el!lcted Planning Commission President for the coming year, awl boU! '1'. nL l~'men have been in contact ,vi th Mr. Keller about the reappointment mJtter. Mayor Anderson felt members should have been lloti[ied much earlier if applications were desired. .- Mr. Bradley suggested appointing the two as acting members pending further discussion of the policies, and Mrs. Beal wondered about extending the expired terms until successors are appointed (the two in question also being possible successors). 1/26/76 - 12 3er