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8. Labrenz: Eliminate gender-specific terms De-gender <br /> (17) . he Charter. <br /> 9. Labrenz: Include language for both 9. Include <br /> improved geographical representation and gender board/commission <br /> balance (15) on boards and commissions. language to <br /> Cushnie: asked whether this meant just draw balance gender/ <br /> lines and not consider population; Labrenz: geographical <br /> said yes (10) ; discussion continued. representation. <br /> 10. Labrenz : Continue the Planning l. Allown <br /> P <br /> Commission' s role in the decision-making s <br /> process (6) . Commission to <br /> continue <br /> Labrenz : General plan needs to be decision-making. <br /> reconciled with the Charter and the review <br /> process needs to be made clear (4) . <br /> 11 . Labrenz: Increase the dollar limit on 11. Increase <br /> non-advertised purchases (5) dollar limit on <br /> non-advertised <br /> C. Miscellaneous Questions/Comments: purchases. <br /> 1 . L'Orange: Questioned whether the Housing <br /> director should be confirmed by the Council <br /> (1 : 2:41) . Labrenz: Will send written material <br /> later re Housing. <br /> 2. Juvik: Questioned qualification require- <br /> ments for department heads in the Charter <br /> (40) . Labrenz : Management and communication <br /> skills are important . <br /> 3 . Bethea: Encouraged everyone to continue <br /> sending in written comments re suggestions even <br /> after they make a presentation (39) . <br /> VI. WEST HAWAII COMMITTEE <br /> By Jack Smoot <br /> A. Introduction: Smoot: West Hawaii Committee <br /> has been in operation since 1970 (37) and presently <br /> has 23 members (29) . It ' s purpose is to make West <br /> Hawaii a better place to live via the committee (see <br /> Exhibit B) : <br /> 1 . Initiating, developing, researching, <br /> fostering and promoting programs to meet civic <br /> needs in the planning, economic development , <br /> health, recreation and education areas (36) . <br /> 470 <br />