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From: Jonathan J Thomas <br /> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 5:42 PM <br /> To: kathleenm@rcmnet.org <br /> Subject: Department Heads <br /> IIIcouncilorstaffon the <br /> I am looking for comments on what you may have discussed with the t e <br /> department heads reqirement to report in person once a quarter before the City Council in <br /> terms of what type of definition for that "report in person" seems reasonable. <br /> Jonathan J Thomas <br /> Subject: RE: Department Heads Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 09:49:07 -0500 <br /> From: kathleen.miller@ci.mounds-view.mn.us To: jthomas@usinternet.com <br /> Jonathan <br /> ... In answer to your question, the City Council is somewhat split regarding whether Department <br /> Directors should be required to appear before them on a monthly or quarterly basis. If the <br /> intent is simply to become better informed about the status of the various departments -- it <br /> could be positive. I would hate to see it degenerate into some kind of interrogation however. <br /> Philosophically I think some kind of discussion between the CC and the Departments may <br /> foster a better understanding of what each department is about. I think maybe once a year or <br /> twice a year my be sufficient. We do have Work Session to deal with ongoing issues in an <br /> formal context. More often could result in "meeting overload." I would think that if"this is <br /> ing to actually be useful we would want to put some clear definition to it. Just some of my <br /> oughts. <br /> Kathleen Miller <br /> III <br />