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October 30, 2013 Council Member Murphy presented his monthly liaison report for the Public Facilities District, and reported on his attendance at a fundraiser for the Children's Museum. Council Member Bader stated that he attended the Council of Neighborhoods meeting on Council President Moore's behalf. The council members bid farewell to Council Member Affholter and wished him the best of luck in his new position with the Master Builders Association. Council President Moore presented Council Member Affholter with a plaque in honor of his service to the city council. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comment. INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES — INTERIM POSITION NO. 7 Council President Moore reviewed the process by which a candidate will be chosen to fill vacated city council position no. 7. President Moore read the following statement provided by the City Attorney to the council members: "The selection of an interim council member is a legislative determination and thus council members have the same discretion they would have with any other legislative decision. Council has established a robust transparent process for making the appointment which will provide numerous opportunities for input and interaction by both the council and the public. This means persons, including potential candidates, may lobby council members and council members may reach out to those persons regarding the decision. There is no prohibition on ex-parte contact." President Moore read the following statement provided by the City Attorney to the candidates: "All comments should be limited to addressing the appointment to the vacated council seat. Speakers are not allowed to 305