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, ,. would have the authority to increase.' Mr. Haws asked if an agreement e could be developed which states the City would end its participation in the system if it is too expensive. Mr. Howard stated that there will be intergovernmental agreements reached between the j ur i sdict ions. ' Trans- ferring of calls is the only staff time needed for areas outside the city limits. RFPD contracts could be amended to reflect higher costs. Mr. Lieuallen asked who would sign the intergovernmental agreement. He asked if the council would get this item back for final approval. Mr. Henry indicated that the council should be included in the hearing process at the County level to make certain that the ordinance is acceptable to the City. There is no reason why the council could not act upon this agree- ment as they have on others. Mr. Lieuallen indicated concern about removing authority for this system from the council. He has concerns because of past experiences with intergovernmental agreements. Mr. Henry agreed that there have been problems in the past. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to have council instruct Ms. Schue to vote in favor of 911 decentral-decentral system. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IV. TASK FORCE REPORT ON CITY'S EEO/AA PROGRAM (memo and resolution distributed) Mr. Henry stated that the Affirmative Action Task Force recommends that this task force be made a standing task force (or continuing committee) rather than an ad hoc committee, and that they provide ongoing assistance to City staff with periodic information sharing rather than the current e focus of the annual report. This task force would be similar in composi- tion to the temporary one and could provide input and suggestions to management on various aspects of the City's EEO/AA program, such as reviewing the current EEO/AA program document, the annual staff work plans, and an improved format and schedule for EEO/AA reporting. He introduced Baruch Fischhoff, Human Rights Council, to provide additional informat ion. Mr. Fischhoff indicated appreciation to the council for creating the task force and to Councilors Lieuallen and Smith and to the Human Rights Council for their help. The task force was successful in several areas-- each component of the task force had something to contribute, there is a legal basis for these considerations, a difficulty of implementation due to budget restrictions was noted, and this could be cost-effective in preventing the City's involvement in future lawsuits. Also, this is compatible with good government, and they learned about situations else- where. They have learned about things that make it difficult for minorities. They felt the City had a strong commitment in principle and there needs to be ongoing work to make sure that this continues. They have been drafting a document--the Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Eugene--and it will address some issues not yet addressed such as equal pay for equal work. He indicated his eagerness for further work on the committee and requested council support for the resolution. e 9/24/80--7