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<br /> , <br />A question was raised on the fact that both the librarian and EWEB employees e <br />a:e e~~~u~ed_from the operation of Section 16. Mr. Etter explained that, if <br />the revised charter is adopted, it would change the legal basis of the <br />library operation. Now, the library's legal foundation is in the statutes <br />of Oregon. In the charter now, there is no authority for the city to <br />have a library; but, under the new charter, the general grant of powers <br />will include the power to have a library. The city could then operate <br />under the state statutes or the charter - the council could prescribe whatever <br />relationship it desires between the council and 1ibrary. <br />Mr. Long said such a switchover might pose difficulties - the attorney's office <br />would need to look at the mechanics. It perhaps should go to a subcommittee <br />as well. <br /> It was understood the matter would go to a subcomndttee. <br />Charter Review - Changes to draft previously approved were distributed to <br />Council. <br />Chapter V, Municipal Court, was reviewed. Mr. r1illiams ",'ondered if it is <br />customary for the municipal judges to be appointed by Council. Orval Etter, <br />City Attorney's office, said the pattern in Oregon is for Council to appoint. <br /> Corom <br />Chapter VI, Muni.cipal Officers and Employees .in General, was reviewed. Mr. 7/7/76 <br />Williams wondered if the term "resided" referred to a legal residence or the File <br />place where an individual spends the most time.. Mr. Etter said his understanding <br />was that it is a requirement that the person be domicile in the city, that the person e <br />intend to reside there and physically be present at some time or another. There <br />must be a combination of intent and presence. <br />Manager noted that staff did not wish to tamper with Chapter VI, Section 18, <br />which states that the mayor and councilors shall receive no pay for their servIces <br />and the compensation of other officers shall be prescribed by the Council. <br />Reluctance to tamper with the counci.1 compensation issue stems from defeat of <br />such proposals in the past. Manager also stated that much data is available <br />showing that Council-Manager cities such as Eugene generally do provide modest <br />compensation to Council members. <br />Mr. Murray felt that the charter should be revised with some sense of permanence <br />and that 'perhaps options for Council compensation should be kept open should a <br />change be desired in future years. Mrs. Beal thought that any future compensation <br />shoul d be a certain percentage of the salary of the ci ty Manager or some other <br />staff official. That would put a ceiling on the salary and keep it in line with <br />inflationary trends. <br />Mayor Anderson feels personally reluctant to tamper with the provision at <br />this time, since it could endanger the passage of the charter revision. <br />Possib.ly a separate amendment could be cons.i.dered l.ater. Mr. flamel., Mr. <br />Keller and Mr. Williams also fe.I t the issue should not be surfaced at this <br />time . <br />Mr. Murray questioned the provision that compensation of other officers be <br />prescribed by the Council. Mayor Anderson responded it is a protective clause <br />since COlJ!1cil members may at: any tiIlE examine the recommendations of the . <br />Manager. <br />7/12/76 - 10 <br /> 355 <br />