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M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Interviews for Boards and Commissions
McNutt Room—Eugene City Hall
October 1, 2007
5:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Jennifer Solomon, Chris Pryor, Andrea Ortiz, Betty Taylor, Bonny
Bettman, Mike Clark
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Alan Zelenka, George Poling
Council President Andrea Ortiz called the meeting of the Eugene City Council to order.
A. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The council interviewed Ruth Koenig, Mindy Frisbee, Mo Young, Jon Belcher, Linda Hamilton, and Twila
Souers for a position on the Human Rights Commission.
Ms. Ortiz greeted each candidate and explained the interview process. At the conclusion of each interview,
Ms. Solomon informed the candidate that the council would make its appointments at the October 22, 2007,
council meeting.
All candidates for the Human Rights Commission position were asked the following questions:
1. Why should you be chosen to be a Human Rights Commissioner?
2. What is the City government’s role in addressing human rights?
3. What are the most important human rights issues facing the City of Eugene and what are your
ideas for addressing those?
4. What do you think are the differences between volunteering for a community human rights group
and volunteering for the municipal human rights commission?
5. We recognize that many people apply to serve on the Human Rights Commission because they are
passionate for a particular group or a specific issue. It’s important that commissioners have the
ability to work on a range of human rights issues. Assess your ability to work with others on is-
sues that may not be your top concern.
6. Serving on the commission requires a significant time and energy commitment. Tell us about
your ability to balance commission work with other demands in your life.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Angel Jones
City Manager Pro Tem
(Recorded by Linda Henry)
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