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happen is that if a new member comes into the picture and <br /> tries to continue a program, it is a waste of time because <br /> there will be a lot of re-learning occurring. <br /> CHAIRMAN SAKATA: Mr. Trulson, do you feel <br /> that the commissions, as far as the numbers are concerned, <br /> nine, seven--in the charter right now--do you feel that <br /> they should be uniform with all nine? Or, do you feel they <br /> should be left as is, status quo? <br /> MR. TRULSON: I believe it should be as is <br /> in the charter. <br /> MR. YANAGA: Mr. Chairman. You know on this <br /> commission, too, if the term is too long, I think the mayor <br /> has the right to discharge the commissioner with the approval <br /> of the council. So, if he is not satisfied, he can go that <br /> route. I don ' t think five years is too long a term. <br /> CHAIRMAN SAKATA: Does everyone understand <br /> the intent of the motion as Mr. Trulson has stated? To leave <br /> it status quo, the way it is right now in the present charter? <br /> MR. ODA: Mr. Chairman. Excuse me. We have <br /> made some changes to the various provisions in that section. <br /> Is that included in it? <br /> MR. TRULSON: No, I am referring to the <br /> length of terms. <br /> MR. ODA: I think that should be very, very <br /> explicit. <br /> MR. TRULSON: I am referring to your proposal, <br /> Mr. Oda, Section (a) . . .should read. . .staggered five year <br /> terms. Section (c) . . .should not be consecutive terms. <br /> In other words, starting from Section 13-4 <br /> Boards and Commissions. . .Except as otherwise provided in this <br /> charter, all boards and commissions specifically established <br /> by this charter shall be governed by the following provisions: <br /> ( a) The members shall serve staggered terms of five years <br /> beg-inning with any new appointee. . . <br /> MR. ISHIDA: Mr. Chairman. Bud, as far as <br /> the intent of your motion is such that all action that we <br /> took on Section 13-4 is nullified, right? Just don' t do <br /> anything to it, leave it as is. That is the only thing. . . <br /> MR. TRULSON: Was that the entire section or <br /> was it just part ( a)? <br /> MR. ISHIDA: I believe it was just 13-4. <br /> MR. OMONAKA: You motion was to reconsider <br /> Section 13-4. <br /> -23- <br />