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(d) The commission shall review and compensate the councilmembers and all elected officials at an appropriate step, at the same basis , and within a salary range to insure a sensible relationship to an adequate scheme of compensation for work they do. L'Orange: Wants to look at wording on paper next meeting. Vi. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Apportionment Committee(s) . Bethea: Deferred until next meeting. VII. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Primary/General election informa- tion. Yuen: The question raised was what would happen when you have a mid-term election in the case of a vacancy in office. A date for close of filing for elections is set by the Lt . Governor. After that date, people can no longer be put on ballot. Examples: a) If a mayoral vacancy, managing director fills position until next election; b) if Council , an appointed replacement fills vacancy until next election. Cushnie: Would just a general election ever be forced on voters? Yuen: State law calls for primary and general. VIII. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 : Article VI . Cushnie: Deputies were initially brought up because Finance didn' t have one (Tape 1: 2:40) . Is willing to vote for deputies across the board. Greenwell: As county grows , need for deputies more necessary. Motion No. 3 : Greenwell : Made a motion not to have a fire commission. Motion seconded by Mr. Omonaka. All were in favor. Motion carried. Bethea: Questioned how Fire differs from Police Department. Greenwell : Fire puts out fires; Police deals with people and could be political. Does not feel a commission will add to the efficiency of Fire Department. Lum: Recommends minimum qualifications for Fire Chief: Five years training and experience in the Fire Department , of which three years shall have been in a responsible, administrative capacity. Motion No. 4 : Poppe: Made a motion that Ms. Lum' s above wording be included in the Charter. Motion seconded by Mr. L'Orange. All were in favor. Motion carried. 823