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223 The phrase "...two consecutive meetings without the approval of Couœil..." was questioned. Commissioner Weintraub felt that the burden of approval or disapproval for absence should rest with the Chairman of the Commission. It was pointed out by the Committee that the reasoning for including approval by the City Council was that it was felt the official body that appoints Commissioners should be the body which approves absences. Also, this method would tend to inform the Council of the performance of the Commissioners. The statement concerning twenty-five percent absenteeism for the anniversary year was questioned. It was pointed out that._,the twenty~five percen~ f.~gure mean~- that a Com- '- -, --:--:--...-~. , --', - -,-~-- '-- ~"'--'--,"..-- - ~-r-- -, --, , '--. ,-~ ,~- missioner would miss three meetings without excused absence. Commissioner Guida requested that the word "unexcused" be added to the statement. Commissioner Guida also requested that an attendance clause be WTitten into the ordinance and any unexcused absences in excess of twenty~five percent would be construed as automatic resignation. Chairman Schenck suggested that a particular officer be designated as a person granting approval of excused absence. He also suggested that "approval of the Commission" be added rather than "approval of the Council.1t It was the consensus that the Chairman of the Commission should be the person designated to be called if a Commissioner was going to be absent and therefore absence approval could be granted. Following this discussion the attendance requirement was then drafted to read: "Commissioners are expected to diligently attend and participate in all meetings of the Commission. Any Commissioner who is absent in excess of twenty-five percent from regular meetings of the Commission without the approval of the Chairman dur- ing the anniversary year of his membership shall, upon the occurrence of such absences, be deemed to have resigned from the Commission, and the Chairman shall so notify the City Council." It was pointed out to the Commission that the staff would be consulting with the City Attorney's office concerning all of the suggested changes in the ordinance prior to a redraft of the ordinance and the input received from the City Attorney's office would be discussed with the Committee prior to their final recommendations to the Commission. MONTHLY REPORTS .wL I~" III b.. I - The reports were reviewed with the Commission and a.~Eotion to move to accept the reports was made by Commissioner Guida, seconded by Commissioner Knecht. Ayes: Commissioner Guida Commissioner Knecht Commissioner Pound Chairman Schenck Commissioner Weintraub Nays: Non.e Absent: Commissioner Haynes Motion carried.