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Mr. Poling wanted to ensure that part of the update to the brochure would be in regard to compensation and benefits. Ms. Holmes responded that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for non-represented employees had been included in the salary schedule for the position. In response to a question from City Attorney Glenn Klein, Ms. Bettman clarified that it was her intent for the individual councilors to review the job description and brochure and to bring up any problems they might have with it at the meeting on October 13. Mr. Clark noted that they had just received the job description. He wanted the opportunity to review this prior to approving the motion. He also did not want to limit the scope of applicants by including the requirement for a JD and intended to oppose the motion. Ms. Bettman did not think the job description was necessary for recruitment, given that the brochure would be completed. Mr. Zelenka did not have any problems with the brochure. He reiterated his support for requiring a law degree. He thought the job description should be reviewed and approved but he did not foresee that it would take much work. Mr. Zelenka offered a friendly amendment that would direct the councilors to modify the brochure for final approval on October 13; then in the meanwhile the councilors should look at the job de- scription and suggest any modifications they felt needed to be made in order to give final approval on October 13. Ms. Bettman indicated that she would accept the first portion of the friendly amendment, but not the portion related to the job description. Ms. Holmes stated that a requirement for a JD would prevent the council from reviewing applications from anyone that did not hold such a degree. Mr. Clark asked Mr. Middleton what he thought about looking at only those applicants who held law degrees. Mr. Middleton replied that it was limiting. He averred that there were some very good auditors that did not have a JD. Mr. Middleton recommended that the job description be included in the brochure/profile. The motion passed, 4:2; Mr. Poling and Mr. Clark voting in opposition. Mr. Zelenka, seconded by Mr. Clark, moved to bring the police auditor job description for final ap- proval, with councilors submitted changes to staff “in a timely fashion,” on October 13 in order to provide the complete profile to Ms. Ortiz for the NACOLE conference. Mr. Klein pointed out that the deadline for items to be submitted for the October 13 agenda packet was 5:00 p.m. At Mayor Piercy’s request, Mr. Zelenka restated his motion. Mr. Klein noted that Mr. Middleton would not be available for the October 13 meeting. MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 8, 2008 Page 7 Work Session