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City of Hastings Charter Gommission duly 9, 19$7 Page 4 of 5 felt that if this whole matter of conflict of interest were discussed with the entire commission, the committee would certainly welcome any suggestions they may have to help come to a decision. He also felt that by the October meeting the differing opinions could be resolved sa that an agreement could be made. Chairperson Hartman thanked Dobrick and his committee members far a job well done and asked Jeanne McGree to review her committee's findings. Jeanne McGree, who was appointed Chairperson of the Subcommittee to recommend on Acting Mayor and Council Committees, began by reading the committee's recom- mendation for Council Committees. The committee felt that three councilpersons be appointed to the City Council Committees. The commission members who were in attendance agreed with the reasons and Chairperson Hartman suggested that it be noted that at the next regular meeting of the commission, when there is a quor- um, it be voted upon. Chairperson McGree continued with recommendations concern- ing the method of appointment of Acting Mayor. Her committee suggested four pos- sible means. Shawn Moynihan saw no objection to any of the four. Dick -obrick favored "2A". He felt it would be best if the mayor chose someone that stood an the same platform. Chairperson Hartman agreed with Dobrick saying that he felt a Mayor, President or Governor should have someone of the same mind as the Official so as not to deviate from the present policies. He also felt that the mayor was elected to office based on his/her platform therefore, should have the power to appoint someone who would act on the same platform. Janice Johnson Chen stated she favored "2C" because in Hastings the Mayor doesn't run on a platform and is elected on a "popularity vote". Chairperson McGree then stated her committee could recommend these two. Chairperson Hartman suggested that it be discussed at the next meeting and it could then be voted on as to which one should be submitted. Chairperson Wint Hartman thanked Jeanne far the report and in absence of a quorum asked if there was any other business. Dick -obxick brought up the ques- tion of the timetable, being there was no quorum this evening. Chairperson Hart- man proposed that the two committees be prepared to present solid recommenda- tions at the next meeting. He also suggested that publication be made of the date of the next meeting so the public could attend and voice their opinion. Following input of the October 8th meeting, the committees should then prepare for formal adoption at the January 14 meeting. Chairperson Hartman then said it could be put on the ballot far November election. He felt the commission could maintain timetable if there is a quorum at the October 8th meeting. He suggest- ed the commutes prepare a presentation of their recommendations, excluding By- Laws {they can be adopted before the public session), and have them published before the October meeting. Janice Johnson stated that Section 3.04 of the charter "except that the acting Mayor shall not have the right to veto ordinances or vote as Mayor to break a Cie. The councilperson acting as Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor shall continue his or her right to vote as councilperson" is outdated and