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1 .' "That a person with a demonstrated knowledge of AA/EEO regul ations serve on the interview committee as a member of the Human Rights staff to ensure that the committee can accurately determine the appropriate- e ness of the candidates' responses to questions concerning AA/EEO imp 1 ement at i on; "That representatives of the protected classes be actively and directly involved throughout the entire process--from the paper-screening phase to the selection stage; "That, at the final decision stage, in addition to other qualifications, a candidate's membership in an underrepresented class (e.g., woman, minority, disabled person) be given special notice." Ms. Aspinwall~Lamberts thanked the council for the opportunity to speak. Members of the Eugene Commission on the Rights of Women are pleased to offer their services in this vital selection process. Tom Andersen, 790 West Broadway, chairperson of the Westside Neighborhood Quality Project, stated he is concerned about neighborhood groups' input and feels that candidates should have demonstrated a good track record of working with neighborhood groups. Sending out the questionnaires is important and the input should be taken into considera- t i on . Dan Anderson, 2522 Van Ness, stated that the new city manager should have the followlng qualities: I} an interest in public participation and involvement; 2) excellent organizational skills and orientation skills for monitoring the process of the budget; 3) skills to diffuse the bureacracy - are needed; 4) ability to deal with items in advance as much as possible rather than going from crisis to crisis; 5) emphasis should be placed on affirmative action and eroding sexual stratification; 6) motivation and leadership qualities; 7) efficient, effective leadership; 8) professional experience in other jurisdictions with an emphasis on the arts and recrea- tion as well as growth rate management; 9) public involvement in low- and medium-cost housing; and 10) substantial experience in intergovernmental relationships. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. VI. CONSIDERATION OF CONCEPTS FOR IMPLEMENTING 911 PROGRAM IN LANE COUNTY (memo and additional information distributed) Mr. Henry stated that the special meeting had been held this morning to discuss implementation of the 911 program. Ms. Schue was to have attended an L-COG board meeting on August 28 to review proposals and make a recom- mendation on the implementation of the decentral 911 telephone system. However, it was determined at this morning's meeting to place the issue on the February ballot rather than the November ballot so a decision will not need to be made at this time. The process will be for the L-COG board . 8/13/80--12