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T Wojszynski: I'll take an action to propose some language. I'll float it past the committee and once VAC agrees on language, will go talk to CM Hustace and ask if he will propose to the council. D Lewis: In the past the legal arm would listen to VAC, draft something up, and bring it back to the committee. Tom is capable. Can we authorize something in this meeting to allow VAC to pull that language together? Do we need to do that? Its gone outside the committee. DCC D Frenz: Thought would be to have a motion here, if you know what you want it to be, maybe not the specific language, make a motion here then reach out to a council member. Typically, they would spearhead that since it's a committee and not a required action, like a board or commission. If they are not willing, then we'd be taking the code, knowing what VAC wants, then submitting in Ramseyer format. Because it wouldn't be VAC seeking legislative amendment, it would be a recommendation, more likely to be a councilmembers legislative aide. Would work with them and bring back to VAC. Tricky because VAC only meets quarterly. If we have a motion, knowing exactly what VAC wants, how to get it, can keep working with the chair and can bcc for input. Hopefully by next meeting we'd know what draft VAC wants to propose. Those are thoughts to streamline process. T Wojszynski: Motion to modify section 15-62 membership and tenure, paragraph b, to read the membership of the committee shall be 12 members. Seven or more of the 12 members of the committee shall have served in the United States uniformed services, and then leave the rest. Strike all the names in sentence one. Chair M Dolittle: 12 members at -large. T Wojszynski: at -large. Vice -Chair M Brinkley: second that. D Lewis: Need to include qualities, not just respected by the community, broad representation of the island, where possible, engaged citizens. Chair M Dolittle: Would suggest some form of resume and interest essay of some kind. Why do you want to be a member of this committee? What do you bring to the table? We want people who bring stuff to the table for discussion. Want a broad range of ideas and experience. D Lewis: and a pulse on the community. J Sze: Do we also want to include female representation in that as well? D Lewis: I don't know that you can direct it. Vice -Chair M Brinkley: I don't know that's it necessary to do that. D Lewis: In the qualities, maybe we can get to that without saying diversity.