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• Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 06, 2014 Page 23 In response to Councilmember Etten, Councilmember Laliberte noted the very different charges of the two bodies; and rather suggested if a Community En- gagement Commission moved out of the HRC as a task force, the HRC would then need a period of time to get back to their core mission without being com- bined with yet another commission. Councilmember Laliberte respectfully asked that such a combination not be considered at this time. Councilmember McGehee concurred with Councilmember Laliberte. Councilmember Etten clarified that he deeply believed in the charge of the HRC; and seriously took into consideration the comments of his colleagues, and would not advocate such at combination at this time. Ethics Councilmember Laliberte reviewed the apparent consensus to leave everything as is at this time for their membership and meeting frequency. Discussion included the ability for the Commission to meet more frequently at their discretion, with quarterly meetings being the proposed minimum. Mayor Roe advised that if more clarification was needed for their charge that would need to be addressed in the near future. Broader Discussion Mayor Roe suggested that staff ensure that incoming members to an advisory commission be guided and oriented as to the role of the advisory commission, ap- plicable codes and their interaction with the overall organization, suggesting that this orientation be done by another member of the advisory commission beyond the Chairperson. Councilmember Etten concurred with Mayor Roe's comments; noting the need to break down information for each advisory commission with clear links for educa- tional opportunities or key aspects of information needed to prepare them to serve. Councilmember Laliberte concurred that new members should receive necessary orientation. Interim City Manager Trudgeon advised that most members are receiving orienta- tion; however he wasn't sure that it was all at the same level. Mr. Trudgeon noted the need to emphasize uniformity or consistency across the board; and suggested a group discussion at the staff level with other departments to review a minimum level for the operation.