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EXHIBIT A <br /> (3) Performing special assignments, responding to letters, complaints and <br /> telephone inquiries, gathering data or appropriate information in order that <br /> the Council Member may respond to requests from constituents, preparing <br /> messages, articles and news releases, and facilitating meetings with the <br /> community; <br /> (4) Providing Committee support if the Council Member is the Chairperson of <br /> a Committee. Committee support means attending the Committee <br /> meeting, writing the Committee report for the Chairperson's approval, <br /> drafting legislative amendments, and conducting necessary research to <br /> assist the Committee in its deliberations. Committee Chairpersons and <br /> Vice Chairpersons shall be responsible for the duties of the Committee; <br /> (5) Assisting other Council Members if approved by the appointing Council <br /> Member; <br /> (6) Assisting other divisions of the office if approved by the appointing <br /> Council Member with the concurrence of the County Clerk. <br /> 2. Each Council Member shall have direct responsibility over the District Allowance <br /> Expense (DAE) account. <br /> (a) Each Council Member shall be appropriated monies as specified in the budget for <br /> DAE to cover incidental expenses in carrying out his/her duties as an elected <br /> official. Incidental duties and activities include expenditures incurred in <br /> connection with carrying out the public's expectation of a Council Member's role <br /> and responsibility to the community and constituents. In an election year (July- <br /> December), the Council Member shall be allotted 50% of the appropriation. The <br /> remaining 50% (December—June) shall be allotted in December; however, if the <br /> incumbent Council Member is reelected in either the Primary Election or the <br /> General Election, then the remaining 50% shall be allotted immediately. <br /> (b) Allowable DAE include, but are not limited to: <br /> (1) Community meeting expenses such as facility rental fees, charges for <br /> maintenance or security services, light refreshments, special mailings or <br /> handouts, leis for speakers, and the rental of special equipment. <br />