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. . Councilwoman Beal noted that most of the terms expiring on the Human Rights Commissions were for members who had served only e one year, so that reappointments would probably be appropriate; the Council would not have to interview very many applicants. In response to Councilwoman Shirey, Mrs. Beal said she felt it would not be necessary to interview for reappointment. Councilman Murray noted that HCDC is in the process of drafting a funding application, so appointment of those members as quickly as possible would be extremely advantageous. He thought those appointments should be made before the first of the year so that there would be no lag in memberhsip during the work now in progress. Councilman Haws suggested going ahead with a public hearing to determine whether to amend the code with regard to appoint- ment procedure, but Councilman Keller brought the discussion back,to the issue of whether the present Councilor the newly elected council should make the appointments. Councilman Bradley thought the new Council should appoint for those terms expiring January 1, 1971. Councilwoman Beal, however, disagreed, noting that some of the terms--for example, the Budget Committee--did not coincide with Council terms. Because of that, she said, there might be some Council members who would not have had the opportunity to recommend a Budget Committee member. e Councilman Hamel thought the present Council should appoint sometime between now and December for those terms expiring January 1 to avoid any lag in the work of committees. Assis- tant Manager suggested three options: Waiting until after the first of the year and the new Council making the appointments, going ahead with the present Council making the appointments now, or having the new Council recommend appointees to the present Council for action now. Councilman Murray reiterated the desire for appointments to the HCDC as quickly as possible because the Commission would be short three members and the work now in progres makes this a "bad time" for the Commission to be short. Mr. Long noted that historically it has been understood a member would serve until his successor is appointed and takes office. He said he would look at the language creating the Comissions to be sure that applied in this instance. Councilwoman Shirey also thought the present Council should make the appointment so as to avoid any lag in work of the Commissions. e 57/ Minutes 11/22/76 -IS