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0 entail a full-time job. Could that person take on executive 11/ tasks? Akira Omonaka expressed that it might be difficult for the steno to take on executive tasks as he remembers that the clerical workload was very heavy in 1979. There was discussion as to what each commissioner member thought was their job. The idea of a common/shared vision was agreed upon. Members felt that systems needed to be identified especially those that might be appropriate for them to study. Questions were asked as to how they would generate the interest of public, what process would they use to take public comments and what educational processes would they use. The suggestion was made to invite people with specialized knowledge to come and share that information with them at meetings. Other questions raised were what form of government should they go to, and is the present charter okay as it is? More discussion was held by Pamela Cushnie, Sherwood Greenwell and Robert Bethea as to the need to be specific about the requirements for the steno. ADOPTION OF CHR. BETHEA: Could we simply adopt county procedures for COUNTY reimbursement of expeditures? PROCEDURES OF REIMBURSEMENT : JIM JUVIK: I move that we adopt standard County procedures for per diem, mileage and other expenses. CHR. BETHEA: Second to the motion? AILEEN LUM: Second. CHR. BETHEA: Any discussion? All in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. All opposed. Motion carried. It was decided that each member should review the temporary rules and procedures before the next meeting and come forward at that time with any amendments. There was discussion as to the hiring of an attorney. It was suggested that the commission advertise for that position. Members were asked to think about minimum requirements, job description and guidelines. Do they need a full time attorney as drafting needs may vary. Chairman Bethea directed Jim Juvik to draw up an ad to present to the commission at the next meeting. He was asked to think about qualifications and the process of selecting an attorney. It was suggested that the person should have experience in ordinance writing and knowledge of legislative matters. It was felt that it would be best to draw someone from private practice. What about pay? Hourly basis? Flat fee? By advertising, the commission would get an idea of who is interested. Do we prefer experience? It was agreed that the commission would need someone who would have the ability to take the intent of the commission and present it in a logical clear way.Discussion was held as to Show to stimulate more public awareness and participation. 21