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. e e e Memorandum - 1999 Committees/Committee Structure Page Five April 2, 1999 . How should this change in committee structure be presented to each of the current committee members? . What process does the Council want to utilize to appoint or re-appoint individuals to the new committees? . What meeting schedule should be proposed for the new City Operations Committee? What other items does the Citv Need to Consider in this Chanl!:eover? The City Council discussed the concept of providing training to each of the committees. This training would be intended to give members an understanding of the responsibilities of the committee, a broad overview of the city, its history, and philosophy of government. If the Council intends to make the change in committees immediately, discussion should take place as to the full process to be used for providing this training. The City Council may also wish to discuss the annual appointment process for the committees. This may include what time of the year, when to advertise for vacancies, what types of information the city wants to review in making appointments, and the actual application or interview process. The budget needs of committees could also be clarified. Specific to the existing committees, the City Council should: . Clarify the future of the appointment of Sushila Shah as Human Rights representative. . Clarify how to proceed with any of the outstanding projects the committees may be working on. . Discuss whether or not the EDA should be expanded. The last item that the Council may want to briefly discuss is the annual appreciation picnic held for the committees. Requested Action The City Council is asked to fmalize changes to the 1999 committee structure, and direct staff to proceed with the process for making the changeover.