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~~ Special Council Meeting 5-14-74 -5- report there is no mention at all of his appointment. President O'Neill referred to Legal Opinion and stated question is now w~-ere do we go from here. Mr. Childs is off the payroll - we will have to see he is compensated for the time he did spend with the City. Presicbsnt O'Neill does not think there is any doubt about the qualifications of Mr. Ch7.ds who, he understandq, is a brilliant man. President O'Neill asked how his krl~ge - technical knowledge of aero dynasics anti air space apply to the Cf~y ae far as engineering. Mayor Christer stated in his position in that capac#ty he had dealings as main contract officer for almost all of their outside work and as such encompassed many aspects in a wide field of engineering. Mr. Childs wi21 be invited to talk to Council if they so choose. President O'Neill referred back tv leg~alaton. Law Directat Gareau st:ted the proposal as related to the legal ~ would be this: In looking at the organizational chart there is one assistant. He believes the proposal is to make a first and a second assistant. According to Charter tine person that has control over the engineering in the City is the Director of Public Service. If proposal were adapted we would be without a "Read" as the Charter calls for: "The Division of Engineering shall be headed by a City Engineer...". It is Law Director's opinion that in the absence of a City Engineer that it would be headed by the Director of Public Service. The Charter specifically stag that the Director of Public Service shall have authority over all of the engineering. Pxesident O'Neill discussed the creation of position of First Assistant and verified with Mayor Christman and Law Director that this proposal far First Assistant would be held by Mx. Childs only until the results of his exa~mi.nation are known and that position would be abolished. Mr. Caster referred to Ord. No. 71-57 •-~ehich listed different positions in Engineering Dept. President O'Neill discussed the establishment of organizational charts by Council and that it would come out of a Committee. President O'Neill referred the subject matter to Mr. Wilamosky, Chairman Zntra Governmental Relations & Legislation Committee, to review statements made by Mayor Christman. Mr. Wilamosky stated he weld appreciate it if the Mayor would submit the recommendation in writing. Mayor said he would be glad to. President O'Neill asked if Cousnittee would like to have Mr. Childs present at the meeting in case there were any questions as to how he feels about the position, etc. Mr. Wilamosky will inform the Clerk when the meeting will be held and at that time the Clerk can contact Mr. Childs. Mr. Lampert asked if it is Mr. Childs we are questioning or the Charter violation. President O'Neill asked Mayor Christman haw critical this is - when ahou~d this be done. Mayor Christman recommended that if possible to proceed with all haste.