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E. Plan Policy Committee Appointment - Confirmation of the appoint of Mr. Williams as delegate and Mr. Bradley as alternate to that comrndttee had been tabled from the April 12 council meeting to this meeting. Both those Council members had indicated interest in serving and, for that reason, Council President Keller recommended them. . Mr. Haws said he had not realized it was a Council appointment, thinking it was Mr. Keller's prerogative to choose - so he requested reconsideration of the matter. Mr. Keller commented that he had made the reco~nendations based on those indicating an interest. His recommendations had not been meant to be taken as fait accompli if there were others wishing to indicate interest or preferences. Mr. Hamel reminded Council that they had, at a previous committee meeting, voted unaniurJusly to approve the appointments, contingent on formal approval at the April 12 Council meeting. Mrs. Beal, however, had not understood there was any choice in vol ved. She feels the appointment is highly important and would prefer someone who 'reflects her personal point of view - she is not sure Mr. Williams and she always agree. Mr. Bradley feels the appointee should reflect as much as possible the total concerns of the Council and of Eugene and that periOdic reports should be brought back so Council can provide guidance. He also suggested possible rotation of the two delegates. Mayor Anderson does not share some of the concerns expressed. In this process, there are checks and balances which prevent anyone delegate from dominating. Whatever the delegate may think, the ultimate test will. be when and if this council adopts the plan. It is incumbent on the appointee, he said, to reflect Council's viewpoint rather than a personal viewpoint because the plan will have to be submi tted to meet the test of the entire council. -. Mr. Williams agreed with Mayor Anderson and felt too that rotation of the delegate would not be effective, - it would aIOOunt to "sending a clerk" to the committee which he feels would seriOUSly limit the ability to function. is not prudent to tie a delegate's hands, with all other members being able to make decisions for their bodies and given the fact there are checks and balances. It Mrs. Beal IOOvad seconded by Mr. Murray to relOOve the matter from the table and reconsider. Moti on carried, Council members Haws, Beal, Murray and Shirey voting aye, Council. members Keller and Hamel voting no and Council members Williams and Bradley abstaining. Corom 4/14/76 Approve Mr. Bradley felt it might be appropriate to open up the candidacy again, that those interested notify the city manager, the names being made known at the next Commdttee meeting. Mayor Anderson expressed impatience wi th this type of acti vi ty. He suggested it might; be fair to flip a coin. Mr. Murray feels it is an important appointment, dealing with vital issues, and it would seem frivolous to flip a coin. .J Mayor Anderson disagreed, saying that there are two people who have expressed interest in serving - they have volunteered to spend a great allJ?unt of their time on a committee involving much work. -- 4/26/76 - 14 ~~8