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B. The repository for the annual public reports on use and alternatives to use of trade secret chemicals shall be the Eugene Public Library, where the reports shall be readily accessible for seven years after reporting. These completed forms shall be readable by the Eugene Public Library's computer system. Reports older than seven years shall be archived by the City Recorders Office. ARTICLE VI - ADMINISTRATION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REPORTING Section 6.1. Appointment of the Toxics Board A. The City Council shall appoint a Toxics Board of seven people to enforce and implement this Section. 1. Three members shall be appointed who are employed by or are agents of "persons" required to report under this Section. 2. Three members shall be appointed who are not employed by or are not agents of "persons" required to report under this Section, and who have a demonstrable record of advocating for the public's right -to -know. 3. One member shall be nominated by a two - thirds majority of the six appointed members. B. Any vacancies in the membership of the Toxics Board shall be filled, so as to maintain the balance set forth in Section 6.1(A), within two months of the creation of a vacancy. C. Term of Office: 1. The term of office shall be three years, except that two members, one from Section 6.1(A)(1) and one from Section 6.1(A)(2), of the first Toxics Board shall be appointed to serve a first term of one year; three members, one each from Section 6.1(A)(1), 6.1(A)(2) and 6.1(A)(3) shall be appointed to serve a first term of two years; and two members, one from Section 6.1(A)(1) and 6.1(A)(2), shall be appointed to serve a first term of three years. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. 2. Beginning in 2003, the terms of members of the Toxics Board shall conform to those of the standing committees to the City Council as defined by and set in the City Code. Section 6.2. Responsibilities of the Toxics Board A. The Toxics Board shall, within three months of appointment of the sixth member, supply forms for materials balance reports and audits of precautions taken during use and alternatives to use of chemicals for which the trade secrecy reporting exemption has been invoked. B. The Toxics Board shall annually: 1. recommend the fee structure necessary to implement this Section; 2. establish the qualifications necessary for a person to independently audit precautions used with trade secret chemicals, and independently audit the existence of technological alternatives that likely would be more protective of the environment, as required in Section 5.2(A)(4); and 3. file a public report on the effectiveness of implementation of this Section, and any recommendations for improved implementation of this Section. -30-