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11 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: October 29, 2003 <br /> TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br /> FROM: Michael Morrison, City Manager <br /> SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR"OPEN BOOK" OPTION AVAILABLE TO <br /> THE CITY <br /> The attached resolution is a result of legislative changes made in 2003 that affect <br /> Local Boards. It will now be mandated that by January 1, 2006, one <br /> Councilmember must attend an Appeals and Equalization course. <br /> In their material, the County is notifying us that in lieu of this mandated training, <br /> the Council could go to an"Open Book"process. This process transfers the <br /> powers and duties to the County Board,provided it's done by December 1. The <br /> transfer must be for a minimum of three years. <br /> Taxpayers would meet directly with County staff instead of the hearing at the <br /> Council level (which is also with County staff). The County staff of Tom May and <br /> Tamara Doolittle will be present at Tuesday's meeting to discuss this issue. <br />