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APR 2 51989 FOOK 76 f'AGE 702 token, however, he could understand the value of a Commissioner being on a selection committee. Chairman Wheeler stated that he could live with however this comes out since the Board will have the last word in approving the selection. He emphasized that he has absolute confidence in staff, but relies heavily on the input from a Commissioner who works with a committee in a particular area. Chairman Wheeler asked Commissioner Scurlock to restate his Motion since it went into discussion without getting a second. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, that the Board adopt a process for selecting consultants whereby... 1) The Administrator would select the technical members; 4 2) The Administrator, or his designee, would be the individual to accept and/or disseminate any information received; 3) The entire process be public and that all evaluation forms be available to the press and to the general public; 4) If there is a standing committee, i.e. recreation, finance, library, transportation, etc., that the Commissioner currently serving in that area be seated on the selection committee; and 5) If there is not a standing committee or a Commissioner who sits as a liaison person, the selection of a Commissioner to serve on that selection committee would be at the sole discretion of the Administrator. Under discussion, Attorney Vitunac advised that the selection process has to be open to the public, but noted that all the law says is that the County Commission shall establish a procedure. Commissioner Bowman understood that we are just formalizing a policy that can be followed consistently, and Chairman Wheeler pointed out that if the policy doesn't work, Administrator Chandler can come back and recommend a change. 32