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. that Council would inject itself politically into the process is not a reason to transfer control to a private enterprise. Such fear stems e from considering forms of government unlike Eugene. he feels. Also. because of a provision of the Oregon consitution. it will be necessary to find a way to legally transfer public funds to support that organi- zation if it is removed from public control. Councils are prohibited from giving away tax dollars. Finally. if the Council gives up control. there have been experiences over the years where the Council could not control a quasi-public organization and complaints that piled up could not be dealt with effectively. The only way would be to remove the entire board. It is much more efficient to be able to deal directly with concerns as they are raised. Ms. Miller feels that the public structure must be insulated from Council political domination. She does not feel there should be any Councilors serving on the Commission. She realizes the issue is one that will come up later; however. it is mentioned twice in the proposed ordinance, once in Section 2.634(1) and once in Section 2.636. In those sections the Mayor is referred to as an ex-officio member and is given the power to appoint the president of the commis- sion. Manager said it was felt that authority might facilitate getting the Commission off the ground. Mr. Long also responded. saying that in some instances in the past it was felt that the purpose of certain commissions was so broad that it was reasonable to have the city-wide elected person appoint the president and also serve as an ex officio member. CB 1994--An ordinance creating the Performing Arts Commission; e adding new sections 2.630, 2.632, 2.634, and 2.636 to the Eugene Code, 1971, amending Section 2.013 of that Code; and declaring an emergency was read by council bill number and title only. there being no Councilor present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to amend the motion by changing Section 2.634(1) to read, lithe Commission shall consist of nine members nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Council. The City Manager shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Commission." Mr. Lieuallen said he thinks the question is one of political involve- ment. This change would lessen that concern. Ms. Smith said she felt that, at the outset at least, it might be more helpful to have the Mayor be an ex officio member. Ms~ Miller said she has nothing against the Mayor being at the meetings. She does feel it would be wise for the Mayor to attend the meetings and give advice and counsel for at least the first two years. She simply does not want to build his membership into the long-term structure. e 9/24/79--6 52.1