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Mr. Kelly commended the work done by staff and said it would provide additional clarity to candidates, the staff, and the public. Referring to page 2 of the ordinance, Mr. Kelly asked the purpose of adding new Subsection 8, related to when an office holder took office. Mr. Klein clarified that the issue arose around the Eugene Water & Electric Board positions and how the City Attorney's Office interpreted the charter. It was intended as a clarification. Referring to page 6 of the ordinance, Mr. Kelly called attention to the text stating that a referendum or initiative took effect on the mayor's proclamation; he asked what happened if the mayor failed to make that proclamation. Mr. Klein said that a court would order the mayor to do so as another section of the code made it a mandatory act. Referring to page 5 of the ordinance, Ms. Bettman asked why in part of the section business days were used and in another section calendar days were used. Mr. Klein said that the text was consistent with the current code, which was the only reason that the references were the same. He said that the council could change the reference to business days. He did not recommend calendar days. Ms. Bettman favored five business days. Ms. Solomon agreed. Mr. Poling called for consistency in whatever reference was used. Referring to Section 9.965, Mr. Pap~ determined from Mr. Klein that a homeless person could run for public office if he or she resided in the city at least 50 percent of the time. Mr. Pap~ suggested that the reference to residence be changed to a specific number of days prior to filing, representing one-half year, and a specific number of days every calendar year. Mr. Klein indicated he would take the suggestion under advisement. Regarding Section 2.966(8), Elections - Officers, Mr. Pap~ determined from Mr. Klein that the section did not conflict with Section 21 of the charter. Mr. Klein determined that a majority of councilors supported the use of business days as opposed to calendar days. Mr. Kelly requested a calendar comparison. Ms. Bettman determined from Ms. Fieland that the mayor issued a proclamation after every election, which was then posted on public bulletin boards. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, James R. Carlson City Manager pro tem MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 2003 Page 8 Work Session