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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 30, 2015 Page 27 Police Civil Service and Ethics Commissions as examples. Councilmember McGehee agreed with seeking input from the HRC. In terms of advisory versus performance, Councilmember McGehee noted there were differences depending on their general function in the community and whether or not it was applicable far them to advise the City Council or perform certain duties or functions as ap- propriate. Councilmember McGehee opined that some of that failure to clarify that was a failing on the part of the City Council in being more specific. Councilmember Etten agreed with the comments of Councilmember McGehee. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her concern in setting a minimum versus monthly or quarterly meeting schedule was in a lack of consistency for the benefit of the public on specific areas of importance or interest to them. Councilmember Laliberte questioned how the community could be expected to engage with advi- sory commissions if they were meeting randomly, and suggested some base or consistent time requirement. Mayor Roe noted that another piece of the discussion was the Uniform Commis- sion Code and requirements included requiring commissions to establish a meet- ing schedule for each year. Mayor Roe opined that this put some onus on those commissions to provide that consistent public information. Mayor Roe suggested consideration by the Ciry Council as to whether or not to � 11 the HRC vacancies as part of the Januaty 20 ] 6 application process. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, iilling the three vacancies to the HRC. City Manager Trudgeon clarified the motion, whether to fill those thtee vacancies now or in Apri12016 with the next round of appointments. By consensus, the City Council confirmed that the intent was to fill the positions on the HRC for appointment in April of 2016. Roll Call Ayes: McGehee, Willmus, Laliberte, Etten and Roe. Nays: None. Without objection, Mayor Roe directed staff to charge the HRC to begin a review of their current ordinance and role, and provide a recommendation to the City Council at their earliest convenience. Broader Discussion Councilmember Laliberte sought information on how many advisory commis- sions staff could sufficiently or realistically support.