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Additionally, to 1) assist with the development of enabling ordinance language necessary to establish the oversight system; 2) work with City staff to craft new policies and modify existing policies to ensure consistent operating practices for the oversight system and to reflect changes in the internal affairs process; 3) develop recommendations regarding the role and organizational structure of the Police Commission with regard to the new oversight components; and 4) provide input to council on the disposition of other outstanding issues. Mr. Kelly pointed out that the recruitment of the auditor was a crucial “first step” so that he/she can assist with the design of the civilian oversight process. Mr. Papé stated that the voters have spoken and the process to implement the Civilian Oversight Model must now move forward. He questioned, however, whether Mr. Poling requested that he be present for this motion. City Manager Taylor confirmed that Mr. Poling did not make such a request on this particular motion. Ms. Taylor pointed out that the council was not made aware of the formal request of the commission prior to this meeting. She stated she would vote for approval of the motion with reservations, pointing out that the entire council needed to take the lead on this process at the earliest possible date. Mr. Kelly concurred; however, he opined that the expertise of the commission can be of great value to the council as it moves forward with this process. Mr. Pryor voiced hesitation to approve the motion as the request had not been presented to the council for discussion prior to this meeting. He stressed he had faith in the Police Commission; however, he remained firm in his caution about voting on issues that have not heretofore been discussed. City Manager Taylor reminded the council that in addition to the Police Commission and its staff, the Human Resource staff would be of assistance to the council as it develops a position description and recruitment strategy. Ms. Bettman pointed out that the motion did not move the council forward with a decision; rather, it approves the commission’s request to compile research and provide the first phase of its information to the council for consideration in January 2006. She voiced her gratitude for the expertise of the commission in this particular endeavor. The motion passed 6:1, with Mr. Pryor voting in opposition. B. REPORT ON SISTER CITY TRIP Mayor Piercy thanked the delegation that accompanied her to two of Eugene’s four sister cities, Jinju, Korea and Kakegawa, Japan: David Piercy, Mr. Papé, Ki-Won Rhew, Youn Rhew, David Funk, Duane Funk, Ken Yi , Ruth Yi, Judge Jack Billings, Tom Bickel, and Mary Walston. A slide show highlighting the trip, presented by Council, Public, and Government Affairs Manager Mary Walston, proceeded. MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 14, 2005 Page 3 Work Session