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I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 1993 Page 11 Council Business. continued Fulton feels the mission of the CSC is structured to deal with organizational subjects which provide citizen input as to how committees might be structured. Ultimately, it becomes a Council decision on what the procedure would be for chair appointment. The overall function of the CSC is to provide Council with that feedback, and it is then ultimately a Council decision. The overall mission of a commission is to provide feedback on an advisory basis. Benke noted that the only commission chair the Council appoints is the Planning Commission chairperson, and that is required by law. He feels that there has not been significant problems over the years, but there also have been both strong and weak chairpersons in all commissions from time to time. He noted the fundamental question of whether our boards and commission have a clear mission; are they working on the right projects; are they working procedurally to meet tomorrows challenges; does the City have the right type of boards and commissions; can the City consolidate or change the way it is organized. He asked if each board's mission could be reviewed in 1994 and ready for implementation in 1995. He noted that the Family Service Center will bring the City closer to education and social issues, and questioned if the City needs to create a group to assist with the overall Family Center program development. He sensed the need to review results and determine if commissions may need to assert a stronger chairperson role. Possibly, commissions could meet with Council to discuss their mission and goals so that they become a more effective group. He noted the need to find individuals to work on productive and meaningful projects which will serve some benefit to the City. Williams noted that the issue of commission goals is not a new subject, and feels the CSC should be the most neutral and apolitical of all City commissions. He is not opposed to the CSC appointina its own chair which will enable them to be the most neutral of all commissions. He feels it would be okay for Council to appoint chairs of other commissions other than the CSC. Gunderman suggested that these issues be discussed at the January goalsetting workshop with Council and department heads. Rebelein confirmed that the recommendation for a directive statement would be consistent for all boards and commissions. Motion by Benke, seconded by Gunderman, to TABLE THE ISSUE REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR COUNCIUCOMMISSION CHAIRPERSON SELECTION UNTIL COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TlDNK ABOUT THE RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Rebelein answered Gunderman's question relardini the use of Robert's Rules of Order at board and commission meetings. She feels the Council should be more explicit in regards to information needed from a commission recommendation, and needs to decide how boards and commission should function at their meetings. Council Business Advisory Boards and Commissions Issues