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Charter Commission January 10, 2002 Page 2 Elect New Officers—Chair Sullivan distributed voting ballots to elect the officers. He noted the new officers would take office at the close of this meeting. Commissioner Zych submitted his ballots and excused himself from the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Commissioner Montain indicated he would like to serve as the Commission Chair. Commissioner Montain was elected Commission Chair unanimously. Commissioner S. Lane and Christopherson indicated they would like to serve as Commission Vice-Chair. Commissioner S. Lane stated she would like to learn more about the Chair position by serving as Vice-Chair and then possible become the Commission Chair at some point in the future. Commissioner Christopherson stated he is also interested in the Chair position and feels he would learn more about that from the Vice-Chair position. Commissioners submitted their ballots. Commissioner S. Lane was elected Commission Vice- Chair by a 7-5 vote. Commissioner Rafferty indicated he would serve as Commission Secretary. Commissioner Rafferty was elected Commission Secretary unanimously. Chair Sullivan suggested the Commission elect an Assistant Secretary noting the by-laws do allow for that position. Commissioner Carlson indicated he would serve as Commission Assistant Secretary. Commissioner Carlson was elected Commission Assistant Secretary unanimously. City Clerk Blair advised a legal opinion regarding the Clerk/Treasurer Amendment is not yet available. Chair—Term Clarification—Chair Sullivan advised two new Commissioners are needed for the Commission. The City Clerk will be advertising the openings in the City newspaper. Commissioner Rehbein resigned his position. Chair Sullivan advised his term is up and he is not reapplying. Commissioner G. Lane reapplied for the Commission this evening. 2