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BACKGROUND <br /> <br />Council Action History <br />The City Council has, for a number of years, convened process sessions in order to review how it conducts <br />its business and to deliberate the effectiveness of communication between staff and each other. In the past, <br />process sessions were scheduled as often as quarterly. At the July 23, 2003, meeting, councilors agreed to a <br />standardized schedule of process sessions, so that they may better consider progress, self-monitor goals and <br />strategic planning issues, address housekeeping issues, and conduct team-building and educational exercises. <br /> <br />Policy Issues <br />Items discussed at this process session do not have inherent policy ramifications. <br /> <br />Council Goals <br />This item relates to the 2003-04 council goal of Effective Accountable Municipal Government, but is not <br />specifically included in any action priorities. <br /> <br />Financial and/or Resource Considerations <br />None. <br /> <br />Other Background Information <br />The City Council last convened in a process session on January 14, 2004. <br /> <br />Timing <br />This item is not time-sensitive. <br /> <br />OPTIONS <br />The Operating Agreements are offered in draft form for consideration at this time only. However, if a <br />councilor chooses to make a motion to amend or delete a proposed change, they may do so. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />None. <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />No suggested motions are offered by staff regarding this issue. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Council Operating Agreements with proposed amendments <br />B. Legal opinion concerning Mayor and City Councilors representation at meetings <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br />Staff Contact: Lynda Rose <br />Telephone: 682-5017 <br />Staff E-Mail: lynda.l.rose~ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040407\S040407A. wpd <br /> <br /> <br />