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Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is also interested in that position and believes that it would be a good growing experience. Mayor LeTourneau noted that Councilmember Kuzma was listed as Acting Mayor because he expressed interest in that position and that was the only interest expressed prior to tonight's meeting. Councilmember Heinrich asked Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley to provide brief background information for the new members of the Council. Mayor LeTourneau stated that both members joined the Council during the same election cycle, have been upstanding members of the community and have served in similar capacities. He resisted changing the discussion into an interview process. Councilmember Heinrich stated that it would be difficult for her to make a decision, as she does not feel that she has the information to make the right indication as to who would best serve in the position. She stated that she would like to hear additional information on why each would like to serve in that position. Mayor LeTourneau stated that both would be great candidates. He noted that Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is interested in the position to further personal development and leadership experience. Councilmember Riley acknowledged that they have both served the same number of years. He noted that he does have experience leading different Boards/Committees. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he has gained a lot of experience serving for the past six years as well and has been self-employed for the past 41 years. He stated that he would enjoy providing that backup role to the Mayor. Councilmember Musgrove stated that historically it seems that the Acting Mayor position has been filled from an At -Large position and asked for additional information. Mayor LeTourneau stated that the process for determining an Acting Mayor vary from Mayor to Mayor and therefore there is not a consistent policy on how the appointment is managed and therefore he did not feel he had sufficient direction on how the appointment should be made. He stated that Councilmember Kuzma expressed interest in the position and that was how he filled that appointment. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the process would have been better served if the other senior Councilmembers should have been asked if they were interested. Mayor LeTourneau stated that it was the process of the Council and this is where it has evolved to at this point. City Council Work Session / January 8, 2019 Page 3 of 8