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Ms. Vanderpool stated that in regard to membership, the Citizen Involve- ment Committee recommends the membership be extended by two citizens-at- large, one of whom would be a representative from the Neighborhood Leaders . Organization.. She noted that MAPAC has requested a seat as a voting member but that is not a part of the Citizen Involvement Committee's original recommendation before the council. The CIC had invited MAPAC to continue to work with the CIC in a non-voting, liaison capacity. One reason for the committee's consensus was the possibility of a non-Eugene resldent being appointed as the MAPAC representative. Ms. Smith stated that it could be designated that the MAPAC representative would have to be a Eugene resident. Ms. Schue stated that it was agreed that the relationship with MAPAC was needed but they did not agree on the voting status. She said the Citizen Involvement Committee has felt a need for more citizen-at-large representatives. With two councilors and two planning commissioners already on the committee, there was some hesitancy to add another non-citizen-at-large representative. Mr. Delay noted that MAPAC, like the Planning Commission, is an existing "citizen-involved" bOdy in the planning process. He felt it may be desirable for the CIC to be composed of added citizen-at-large members who are not already directly involved in the planning process. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to expand the member- ship of the Citizen Involvement Committee by two citizens-at- large, one of whom would be from the Neighborhood Leaders Organi- zation, serving a one-year term. e Ms. Miller moved to amend the motion by deleting one councilor position on the committee, replacing that position with one citi- zen-at-large member. Mr. Delay seconded the motion. Ms. Miller went on to explain that she feels it is appropriate to retain two planning commissioner seats on the CIC and delete one councilor position, adding that both Planning Commissioners now serving on the committee are active and making valuable contributions. Mr. Delay inquired about the neighborhood leader seat on the CIC. Ms. Vanderpool explained that the neighborhood leader representative would be appointed by the council annually and would be or recently have been a leader of one of Eugene's recognized neighborhood organizations. The neighborhood leader representative would act as a liaison between the CIC and the Neighborhood Leaders Organization, regularly attending meetings of both bodies. Roll call vote on amendment; motion carried unanimously. Ms. Schue verified that the council would receive applications from neighborhood leaders before making the appointment. Roll call vote on the amended motion; motion carried unanimously. e 8/6/80--7