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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 26, 2007 Page 18 Mayor Klausing opined that there was an opening to fill; and that he was willing to make the appointment of the applicant interviewed, Ms. McKenzie; and his concurrence with advertising for the additional va- cancy, as outlined in the staff report dated March 26, 2007. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her preference for utilizing a pool of applicants for both vacancies, rather than two separate appointment processes. Councilmember Roe expressed his strong interest in further City Council discussions on the City's commission vacancy appointment process at an upcoming City Council Study Session. Klausing moved, Pust seconded, authorizing staff to advertise for ap- plications to serve on the Human Rights Commission with applica- tions due to the City by April 30, 2007; and anticipated City Council discussion at the May 7, 2007 City Council meeting. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Ihlan; Kough; Roe and Klausing. Nays: None. t. Adopt a Resolution Providing Direction to the Ethics Commission Councilmember Ihlan sought clarification of the intent of proposed authorization point #3, "investigate establishing a procedure relative to handling difficult ethical situations before they become breaches of ethical conduct;" and whether the intent was that it would include, but not be limited to the process for offering advisory opinions. After discussion, Mayor Klausing and Councilmember Pust opined that the intent was that the Ethics Commission would not be providing advisory opinions, but simply establishing procedures, and then re- turning to the City Council with their recommended procedures. Councilmember Pust noted that her only concern, as discussed ini- tially when the Ethics Commission was re-established, was for poten- tial City liability without City Attorney opinion being provided prior to any investigations; and the need for clarity on that intent. Coun-