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'. , , Ms. Smith moveds seconded by Mr. Lieuallens that the advertising would state that confidentiality would be ensured for the appli- e cants and that the interviews would remain confidential. Mr. Lieuallen asked how they could be certain that confidentiality would be ensured. Mayor Keller responded that everything would be done that is possible. Ms. Wooten asked if the intent was that confidentiality would be ensured throughout the entire process. Ms. Smith responded that that was the intent. Mayor Keller noted that the exception would be if any candidates would allow their names to be announced. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hamel moveds seconded by Mr. Obies that the salary be posted as negotiable. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Consensus of the council was that preferences would be listed rather than minimal acceptable qualifications and that those preferences would be: 1. Five years experience as city managers assistant managers or equiva- lent chief executive officer of a public body from at least a medium-sized city; 2. Extensive knowledge of local government and administration; and 3. Undergraduate or graduate degree in managements public administrations or related fields. e The fact that the City of_Eugene is an equal opportunity employer is also to be stated in the ad. The council consensus was that applications would be received at Mayor Keller's home and kept in a locking file to be provided by the City. Ms. Smith moveds seconded by Mr. Lieuallens that the deadline date for applications be October 8s 1980. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. The council then discussed the roles of the current council and,the councilors-elect in the hiring process. Mr. Delay noted that legallys the current council is responsible for hiring unless no one would be hired by January Is 1980s when the councilors-elect would take office. He feels thats when the interviews and intensive interaction with the recruiting firm regarding the profile of the individual happens councilors-elect as well as the current council should be involved. This would provide an ability to identify important qualities. Helping to identify the profile of the ideal City Manager would be an appropriate role for the councilors- elect and then the current council will deal with the rest of the process. The councilors-elect will be kept up to date on an informal basis through- out the entire process. e 7/31/80--7