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Mr. Obie wondered in relation to the growth or no-growth issue, whether Mr. Whitelaw felt this economic commission would have any impact. Mr. e Whitelaw replied there was no way to speculate. He said what was being presented on paper was strictly a coordinating body having impact only on a certain number of bodies. He said the virtues of growth are un- related to the creation of this commission, noting it is what happens afterward. He said again the Commission would be coordinating activities in regard to employment and growth. Mr. Porter said the issue was managing whatever growth Eugene has by coordinating techniques and he felt this was a positive way of looking at the growth issue in this community. This would allow for looking at these problems on a broader base in total, noting this would have to be done more in the future. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr Hamel, to approve Eugene's endorse- ment of the concept of an economic improvement commission with 40 percent of the commission's voting members to be approved by the Eugene Council, and a mechanism provided which allows the City Council to validate actions which directly affect the City of Eugene. Also, the City should endorse the same type of partnership arrangement in employment training and jOb develop- ment (CETA). Stan Biles, Commissioner Woods' office, said it is the intent that indi- vidual members would have the ability as provided in by-laws to review actions which would directly affect the jurisdiction. Also, the City would appoint members which the City wishes to have as its representatives; the board would only ratify those appointments. Also, he said City Council -- would select its representation. He noted there could be a possible conflict in appointing members, however, as the Lane Community College Board had already chosen a member to serve, and, likewise, the Labor Council was making such consideration. He said the question involved whether the various groups should choose their own representatives or the City Council should select them. Mr. Haws felt Council should decide how to appoint and should check with each group to see what recommendations should be made. Vote was taken on the motion which passed unanimously. A short recess was taken. , V. Council Assistants Guideline Discussion--Memo distributed. Manager referred Council to the briefing paper distributed noting its focus on certain problems and outline for general use of Council Assis- tants and objectives. He noted one of the problems was an attempt to resolve priority conflicts with aides to be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. He said it was hoped, through the guidelines as outlined, Council would be able to obtain maximum benefits from the use of Council assistants and that the use of those assistants would be equitably assigned. The memo outlined how Council could deal with departments and staff in general. 11/23/77--10 . 3bS