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Charter Commission April 9, 1998 Page 8 Commissioner Aldentaler believed a handbook would be sufficient. Chair Montain suggested that he have a meeting with Commissioner Aldentaler and Commissioner Zastro to create a handbook. Commissioner DeMotts explained why Commissioner Aldentaler had a struggle with his petition. He stated that some of the signatures were not good because they had not voted in at least four(4)years. Commissioner Lane asked if not voting in four(4)years was valid criteria for not being eligible to sign petitions. Commissioner Bening pointed out that the Charter does state that and he agreed. Commissioner Lane then asked if the Commission agreed with the notion that you could live here for thirty years but not be able to sign petitions. Commissioner Dunn read a statement from the Charter regarding petitions. MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Commissioner Aldentaler, to elect Commissioners Montain, Aldentaler, and Zastro to come together and create a handbook. Motion carried with Commissioner DeMotts voting no and Commissioner Bening abstaining. CODE OF CONDUCT Chair Montain explained that the Charter refers to the Code of Conduct. He informed the Commission that there is a form in place, from the State, that the Staff and City Council are implementing on an annual basis. He noted that it is audited by the State. Commissioner DeMotts distributed a handout that referred to conflict of interest, Section 10a. Chair Montain stated that this issue will be revisited at the next meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Montain explained that the need to elect officers for positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. He then opened the nominations for Chair. Commissioner Trehus nominated Commissioner Montain. Commissioner Lane nominated Commissioner Trehus who declined the nomination. Commissioner Turner nominated Commissioner Sullivan who declined the nomination. 8