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City Council Legal Review Committee <br />May 4, 2016 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Light noted the appointment will be for the remaining time in Judge Joss' term, <br />not a full two-year term. He added that whatever process the Committee decides <br />upon to fill the position, it will need to be approved by the City Council. <br />Lipton asked if it is appropriate to take applications or nominations. Leh stated in <br />this field applications are generally how it is done. Members agreed on taking <br />applications. <br />Loo stated she would like a new judge that will continue the positive atmosphere <br />and tone Judge Joss has created in the Court. Lipton added he wanted to <br />continue the existing programs in the court and that the Court continue an <br />atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect. <br />Leh suggested the application include some questions to get to know the <br />applicants better. Members agreed. Leh will write some and give them to staff. <br />Light asked if the Committee wanted to list minimum qualifications in the RFP. <br />Members decided on asking for some direct litigation experience or experience <br />as a City Attorney. <br />Muth stated staff would schedule an item for the May 17 meeting for the City <br />Council to consider/approve a process for the Legal Review Committee to screen <br />the applications and make a recommendation to the City Council on which <br />applicant to appoint. <br />LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS/LITIGATION UPDATES <br />Light gave a brief update. <br />NEXT MEETING DATE AND POTENTIAL DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />The next meeting was scheduled for June 9, but Leh asked if it could be moved <br />as he can't make that date. Muth will look for a new date. <br />Muth stated the only item on the agenda for the next meeting is the draft 501c3 <br />policy. <br />ADJOURN <br />The meeting adjourned at 9:35 AM. <br />